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Advanced Practice Provider (O-3/O-4/O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

This is a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner job with ICE Health Service Corps, giving direct medical care to ICE detainees in Jena, Louisiana. It is a full-time, permanent job with the Department of Homeland Security, with up to 25% travel. Only current USPHS Commissioned Corps officers and Call to Active Duty candidates can apply, and civilians are not eligible.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Only current USPHS Commissioned Corps officers or USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates can apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and applicants without a USPHS commission must start the USPHS Commissioned Corps application process before applying here.

What you would do

  • Provide direct care to detainees, including exams, minor procedures, and prescriptions.
  • Perform health histories, physical exams, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgery.
  • Coordinate detainee care, including referrals to outside specialists.
  • Interpret TB skin tests and manage tuberculosis treatment with direct observation.
  • Document each detainee visit in the required health record.

Do you qualify for CC-3 to CC-5?

With experience: Experience must match the officer rank of the job. O-3 is for new graduates or those with no clinical experience. O-4 requires one year of clinical experience as a PA or NP, or current O-4 officer status. O-5 requires more than 4 years of full-time clinical experience as a PA or NP, or approval from the IHSC Medical Director, and team lead or supervisory experience.

With education: You must meet the minimum education and certification requirements for a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner. For a PA, this means an accredited bachelor's or master's degree, completion of an ARC-PA accredited training program, and NCCPA national certification. For an NP, this means a certified advanced practice nurse degree from an approved program and national board certification through AANP or ANCC.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Unrestricted PA or NP state license (NP must be Family or Adult-Gerontology)
  • National board certification: NCCPA for PAs, or AANP or ANCC for NPs
  • DEA registration to prescribe controlled medications, if applicable
  • Current CPR/BLS certification

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Cover letter or letter of interest (CAD candidates should include location preference)
  • Degrees, listed under Diploma/GED
  • Professional license, if applicable
  • Additional professional certificates, if applicable
  • Three professional references with name, title, and contact information
  • Official USPHS Promotion CV (a civilian resume may also be included)
  • Copy of your Certificate of Investigation from your eOPF (USPHS officers)
  • Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (USPHS officers)
  • Copy of current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement (IHSC USPHS officers)
  • Assignment Pay Agreement details, or a memo stating you have none (USPHS officers)
  • USPHS Appointment Board Decision Letter or email, or screenshot of AES dashboard (CAD candidates)

How you will be rated: Your resume and supporting documents will be reviewed to check that you meet the minimum qualifications. You may be selected for an interview at the hiring authority's discretion, and missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • If you are not a USPHS officer yet, start the USPHS Commissioned Corps application at usphs.gov before applying here.
  • Only list degrees and programs from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting body.
  • Send all required USPHS documents, including the three most recent COERs and your Certificate of Investigation from eOPF, or the rating may be affected.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Officers must be available for the IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS), which is either an entire month or two 16-day periods a year. The role also requires flexibility with sudden schedule changes.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed according to agency policy.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must pass a background investigation
  • Must pass a drug screen
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must certify Selective Service registration
  • 18 to 24-month service commitment to IHSC after appointment
  • No current Assignment Pay Agreement, or it must be fulfilled within 90 days of applying
  • Must maintain active-duty status in the USPHS Commissioned Corps
  • Must take part in the IHSC TDY On-Call Schedule (ITOS)
  • Must meet all requirements by the closing date
  • Must be able to lift objects over 30 pounds and perform CPR standing or kneeling
  • Must be able to help sick, injured, or aging people exit a building

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$1 – $150,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
CC-3 to CC-5 · CC
Location
Jena, Louisiana
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610), Physician Assistant (0603)
Announcement
IHSC-JLA-APP-030405-NS-2026

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