Physician Medical Asset Support Team (O-6 Billet) Non-Supervisory

Summary The Physician, Medical Asset Support Team (MAST), provides direct patient care during ICE removal missions and DHS operations, including emergency response and medical oversight in austere environments. The role requires advanced medical expertise, adaptability, readiness for rapid deployment, and collaboration with multiple agencies and stakeholders. This position is only open to USPHS officers and Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates. Qualifications ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Services Division Support Duties: When not on travel TDY status, will support the IHSC Medical Director or designee and the DAD Health Systems Support with special projects. As a member of the IHSC Clinical Services Division team the incumbent will assist with: Actively participate in the execution of all Clinical Services Mission Action Plans as delineated in the IHSC Strategic Action Plan. Formulating short and long-range objectives for programs within the clinical services division to ensure alignment with overall objectives of IHSC; Assessing and validating the current patient care delivery system; Ensuring clinical and staffing standards for clinical practice are consistent with current evidence-based research and professional standards; Offering recommendations regarding improvements needed in clinic administrative operations and clinical operations; Offering recommendations to improve patient outcomes; Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical services policy, guidance, and training. Development and contributions to annual revisions of national, evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines/Guides as needed; Participates actively in Health Services medical training programs. Assists with training for clinical staff, support services personnel, and peer professional staff; Works with, and is assigned to various committees and serves as a team leader for specified functions as needed; Provide remote and/or on site continuing medical education standing curriculum and relevant clinical issues; Participates in the development and implementation of clinical activities, initiatives, and strategies for new medical and other clinical projects and initiatives, as well as modifications of ongoing activities; Assist with physician interviews, orientation and mentoring, peer reviews and other duties requiring medical expertise; Serves as a professional advisor to physician colleagues from medical schools, graduate training programs in medicine and osteopathy, boards of licensure, and professional organizations relating to the medical profession and other health professions. Serves as a Medical Officer with responsibility for providing technical assistance and professional guidance on all aspects of the medical profession, including philosophy, practice, and theories of medicine The purposes of work contacts are to explain, coordinate, interpret, and seek support for policies, procedures, programs, plans or individual actions (often of a controversial and complex nature), demanding careful communications, tact, and diplomacy. Periodically reports to appropriate senior level officials on the status of the medical goals and objectives. Assist with IHSC facility clinical discipline specific quality of care investigations and assessments. 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 situation, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time (i.e., 6-8 hours) Average manual dexterity for computer operation Phone or computer use for extended periods of time 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 is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Evidence of board eligibility/certification is required in an appropriate primary care specialty (Internal medicine or family medicine) by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved board. 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. Minimum of five years clinical practice with direct patient care preferred. Basic Life Support/CPR for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Correctional/detention clinical experience preferred. The incumbent operates under well-established practices and principles of medical/surgical care providers and has knowledge of a wide range of complex patient care concepts, principles, and practices to perform assessments of considerable diversity to include mental health, medical, surgical, ambulatory, and emergency care. Must have a thorough knowledge of standard treatment practices in a multi-disciplinary treatment center and be able to apply fundamental management practices with available resources to the delivery of quality health care. Continuing education requirements must be met as required for licensing and board certification maintenance. The incumbent receives clinical guidance from medical/surgical technical books, journals, and continuing medical education training. Additionally, the incumbent must have a working knowledge of policy, procedures, and standards prescribed by the American Correctional Association (ACA), National Commission on Certification of Health Care (NCCHC), Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS), Family Residential Standards (FRS) and the National Detention Standards for Non-Dedicated Facilities. Interact effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of medical care of individuals in ICE custody and development of program initiatives. Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements. Assignments are usually of a long-term, recurring, or broadly defined nature. Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills; strong writing skills to include document formulation, editing, and review. U.S. Public Health Service Officers must comply with and obey all federal rules, regulations, policies, guidance, and established procedures that includes professional competence, readiness, and suitability. Experience in a leadership role(s) of a national health care program. How You Will Be Evaluated 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 Cover Letter/Letter of Interest. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references. (i.e., name, title and contact information) 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. A copy of your Certificate of Investigation (located in your eOPF). *Three most recent Commissioned Officer Effectiveness Reports (COER). (Place under "Performance Appraisal") For IHSC USPHS officers only, a copy of your current Service Remaining Requirements Agreement. 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 Cover letter/Letter of Interest. Please include location preference here. Degrees. (Place under "Diploma/GED") Professional license. (If applicable) Additional professional certificates. (If applicable) Three professional references (i.e., name, title, and contact information) CV - e.g., relevant experience, education, training. (Place under "USPHS Promotion CV") U.S. Public Health Service - Appointment Board Decision Letter/Email or a screenshot of AES dashboard to the United States Public Health Service 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 09/30/2027. 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.