Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer who works at IHSC. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves as the direct supervisor and rater to federal Advanced Practice Providers (APP) to include both Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioner at IHSC sites.
2. Provides leadership and oversight of APP onboarding and training.
3. Participates in national APP training initiatives as required.
4. Assist as required in the credentialing and privileging processes.
5. Oversees the APP peer review processes.
6. Augments clinical leadership in collaboration with the clinical director.
7. Coordinates APP work schedule at the IHSC sites.
8. Coordinates regular on-site APP meetings and in-service training as required.
9. Serves as Acting Regional APP or Acting Chief APP as required.
10. Provides direct care to detainees via scheduled appointments, emergency or urgent care visits.
11. Works within and performs functions as outlined in the IHSC Advanced Practice Provider(APP) Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement. (CP/PAA).
12. Consults with the physician/Clinical Director for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients and as required by IHSC policy.
13. Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for detainees that require higher levels of medical care or monitoring.
14. Performs comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures for detainees as required by IHSC policy, or as required for detainee medical complaint.
15. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing medication.
16. Coordinates health care needs of detainees including referrals to off-site consultants.
17. Interprets diagnostic and laboratory results.
18. Interprets Tuberculin skin tests (TSTs) and diagnostic studies, manages Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis.
19. Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.
20. Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps.
21. May serve as medical escort of detainees as needed, for domestic/overseas travel.
22. Utilizes and documents interpretation and/or translation and/or assisted communication services as needed to ensure ability to communicate with detainees or others who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) or have a communication disability or impediment.
23. Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts.
24. Documents detainee care visits in the required health record using required format, incompliance with IHSC policy and guidance.
25. Maintains patient confidentiality and confidentiality of medical records.
26. Maintains basic readiness for duty.
27. Maintains current CPR/BLS certification.
28. Maintains clinical professional skills via continuing education opportunities.
29. Completes all training as required/assigned.
30. Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
31. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Service Remaining Requirement Agreement: Upon appointment to this position, officers will be required to serve a new 18-month commitment to IHSC .
• ASSIGNMENT PAY AGREEMENT: You must not have a current Assignment Pay Agreement. However, if you have a current Assignment Pay Agreement, it must be fulfilled within 90 days of your application submission.
• Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer who works at IHSC. USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position. Civilians are not eligible for this position.
• PHS officers must participate in IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS.) ITOS is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year where, depending on the needs of the agency, the officer is required to be available to serve.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES:

1. Superior oral/written communication skills.
2. Analytical Skills and ability to navigate complex system
3. Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
4. Strong organizational and time management skills.
5. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
6. Demonstrates Integrity/Honesty and Cultural Competency.

1. Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds.
2. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
3. Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building(may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
4. The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running a short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion. You will be notified of selection or non-selection.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position.A complete application includes:

U. S. Public Health Service Officers

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest.
2. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED")
3. Professional license. (If applicable)
4. Additional professional certificates. (If applicable)
5. Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information)
6. Official USPHS Promotion CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV")
   • You may provide a civilian resume in addition to the USPHS Promotion CV to capture all relevant work experience.
7. *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
8. A copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
9. Indicate if you have an Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement and the date of the end of your AP Agreement. If you do not, please submit a memo attesting to no AP in the Assignment Pay (AP) Agreement section in the documents section of application.

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