Clinical Director (O-6 Billet) Supervisory Job

Vacancy No. IHSC-CD-O6-S-2026 Department Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Salary $1.00 to $150,000.00 Grade 6 to 6
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/13/2026 Close Date 4/13/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Eloy, AZElizabeth, NJBatavia, NYEl Paso, TX
Los Fresnos, TX


Summary

As a Clinical Director with ICE Health Service Corps, you will serve as the senior physician leader responsible for overseeing clinical care and healthcare operations within a federal detention facility. Combine clinical leadership, operational management, and public service!

Sites may be eligible for additional assignment pay and National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment.

This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be a current USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. Civilians are not eligible for this position.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Leads the clinical program for the facility, with direct influence on patient care standards, workflows, and quality outcomes. This role combines direct clinical care with significant administrative and supervisory responsibilities; the balance may vary by site and operational needs.
  2. Provides and oversees care appropriate to patient needs, severity of disease, condition, impairment, or disability within the scope of care provided in the detention setting (medical housing unit care vs. ambulatory care) and within the mission, vision, and goals of the organization.
  3. Assures appropriate diagnostic services are available, utilized and monitored.
  4. Serves as the on-site medical authority within the scope of services provided by IHSC.
  5. Responsible for developing and coordinating all aspects of health care delivery at his/her assigned facility.
  6. Receives regular support, guidance, and mentoring from the Regional Clinical Director and IHSC central leadership.
  7. Serves as chairperson of local performance improvement and pharmacy and therapeutics committee.
  8. Coordinates with the Health Service Administrator (HSA) to prepare for the accreditation and survey process for: National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), American Correctional Association (ACA), ICE Performance Based National Detention Standards
  9. Supervises Advanced Practice Providers (nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants). In the event that the on-site HSA is not a clinician, then the Clinical Director will also have clinical supervisory responsibility over the nursing staff and pharmacy.
  10. Reviews and signs the medical charts, EKGs, chest X-rays and other medical documents prepared by the Advanced Practice Providers.
  11. Keeps abreast of emerging treatment regimens, medical literature, and current medical knowledge and practices.
  12. Provides guidance and serves as a subject matter expert for emerging evidence based practices and assists in the development of future medical policies and standard operating procedures.
  13. Assures that high quality clinical standards are practiced and maintained at the medical facility.
  14. Available to provide on-site medical support to other IHSC facilities or headquarters through a temporary duty assignment (TDY).
  15. Collaborates with the Medical Director and other senior staff for the development of budget proposals and programmatic plans as appropriate.
  16. Evaluates program goals and objectives, priorities, and activities in terms of current operating activities, program progress, and changing health needs and demands.
  17. Develops and monitors an implementation plan in support of overall program goals.
  18. Analyzes policies and provides guidance to assure consistent interpretation and application. Assists in identifying successful nursing and medical care strategies and projects that prove particularly successful for information and implementation. Reviews strategy reports on progress toward the achievement of goals.
  19. This is primarily a weekday, day-shift clinical position with shared on-call responsibilities. On-call coverage is shared among site physicians and APPs; return-to-facility activations are infrequent but may be required.

Requirements

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 an 18 to 24-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 or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidate. 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. Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
  2. Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
  3. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
  4. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
  5. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
  6. Demonstrates integrity and honesty.
  7. Demonstrates cultural competency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  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 oneself).
  4. The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and providing medical care within a secure detention facility environment.

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation.
  2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or a Fifth Pathway Certificate. The Fifth Pathway was a pathway by which certain students who completed four years at a foreign medical school were able to complete their supervised clinical work at a U.S. medical school become eligible for entry to U.S. residency training, and ultimately obtain a license to practice in the United States.
  3. Completion of three years of medical specialty training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or other primary care specialty leading to board eligibility in that field, with board certification preferred, and at least 1 year of directly related, professional experience performing professional or scientific work in a field of medicine that may involve providing direct patient-care services.
  4. Certification of American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is required.
  5. Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment.
  6. Continuing education requirements must be met as required for licensing and board certification maintenance.
  7. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related requirements.
  8. High degree of independence, initiative, clinical judgment, and follow-through on a wide range of sensitive, complex, and clinical issues.
  9. Experience in correctional or detention medicine is preferred.
  10. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration for prescribing controlled substances.

Additional information

As a Clinical Director with ICE Health Service Corps, you will serve as the senior physician leader responsible for overseeing clinical care and healthcare operations within a federal detention facility. Clinical Directors lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, ethical, and patient-centered medical services while ensuring compliance with national clinical standards and public health priorities. This role offers experienced physician the opportunity to combine clinical leadership, operational management, and public service while contributing to a mission focused on patient safety, clinical excellence, and humane care.

  • Practice meaningful medicine with purpose - serve as senior physician providing mission-driven leadership while strengthening care delivery systems and fostering a culture of accountability and professional excellence
  • Work-life balance and professional stability - predictable schedules, the support of a team-based care model, and many sites qualify for additional assignment pay and loan repayment
  • Lead and innovate - drive quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and clinical program development that influence facility operations and contribute to broader ICE Health Service Corps healthcare priorities nationwide.
This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC), Office of the Deputy Assistant Director of Clinical Services. The incumbent serves as the Clinical Director for one of the health care facilities located across the nation. The incumbent will report directly to the Regional Clinical Director. This is a supervisory position.

IHSC has a multi-sector, multidisciplinary workforce of more than 1400 employees, including U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) commissioned officers, federal civil servants, and contract staff. The IHSC provides on-site direct patient care to ICE detainees at 19 detention facilities throughout the country and manages the provision of off-site medical care for detainees housed in approximately 240 additional Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) facilities. The ICE detainee population is approximately 34,000 detainees on a daily basis, with an average length of stay of approximately 30 days, and over 400,000 detainees annually. The IHSC also provides medical support during ICE enforcement operations in the air, on the ground and at sea.

DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
  1. DHS
  2. ICE
  3. ERO
HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
  1. DHHS
  2. USPHS CC
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
The Clinical Director works under the general supervision of the Regional Clinical Director or designee and coordinates activities with the facility Health Services Administrator.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

ICE Health Service Corps offers a range of incentives and benefits designed to support physicians throughout their careers in federal service.

  • Additional Assignment Pay: Certain hard-to-fill duty locations may qualify for additional assignment pay in accordance with U.S. Public Health Service policies.
  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment: Many ICE Health Service Corps duty locations qualify for NHSC Loan Repayment Program eligibility, which may provide substantial student loan repayment for eligible physicians who commit to service.
  • Career Development: Opportunities exist to grow into leadership roles such as Clinical Director, Regional Clinical Director, or national program leadership positions within the ICE Health Service Corps.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

Required Documents

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. A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF).
  8. *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal")
  9. For IHSC USPHS officers only, a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement.
  10. 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.
New Call to Active Duty
  1. Cover letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here.
  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. CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV")
  7. U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or a screenshot of AES dashboard to the United States Public Health Service

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit the required documentation outlined under the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section below.

The complete initial Application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/13/2026.

PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log into your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. If you need further assistance, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.

Agency contact information

IHSC Recruiting
Email
IHSCrecruiting@ice.dhs.gov
Address
ERO-DRO-IHSC Public Health Service
500 12th Street SW
Washington, DC 20536
US

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment.

Additional locations

Los Fresnos, TX

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