Clinical Director (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

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.

Duties

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. 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. Assures appropriate diagnostic services are available, utilized and monitored. Serves as the on-site medical authority within the scope of services provided by IHSC. Responsible for developing and coordinating all aspects of health care delivery at his/her assigned facility. Receives regular support, guidance, and mentoring from the Regional Clinical Director and IHSC central leadership. Serves as chairperson of local performance improvement and pharmacy and therapeutics committee. 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 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. Reviews and signs the medical charts, EKGs, chest X-rays and other medical documents prepared by the Advanced Practice Providers. Keeps abreast of emerging treatment regimens, medical literature, and current medical knowledge and practices. 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. Assures that high quality clinical standards are practiced and maintained at the medical facility. Available to provide on-site medical support to other IHSC facilities or headquarters through a temporary duty assignment (TDY). Collaborates with the Medical Director and other senior staff for the development of budget proposals and programmatic plans as appropriate. Evaluates program goals and objectives, priorities, and activities in terms of current operating activities, program progress, and changing health needs and demands. Develops and monitors an implementation plan in support of overall program goals. 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. 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.

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills. Demonstrates strong leadership skills. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates integrity and honesty. Demonstrates cultural competency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds. Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling. 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). 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: 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. 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. 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. Certification of American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is required. 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. Continuing education requirements must be met as required for licensing and board certification maintenance. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work-related requirements. High degree of independence, initiative, clinical judgment, and follow-through on a wide range of sensitive, complex, and clinical issues. Experience in correctional or detention medicine is preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration for prescribing controlled substances.

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 09/30/2026. 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.