Clinical Director (O-6 Billet) Supervisory

About the role

You will serve as the senior physician leader responsible for overseeing clinical care and healthcare operations within a federal detention facility. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, ethical, and patient-centered medical services while ensuring compliance with national clinical standards and public health priorities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• The incumbent must have extensive experience as a physician leading multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare administration or clinical practice.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain a security clearance.
• Must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

• Strong clinical and administrative skills
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with healthcare policy and regulations

Benefits

• Predictable schedules
• Support of a team-based care model
• Opportunities for additional assignment pay and loan repayment

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible but typically include weekends and evenings.

DHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• DHS
• ICE
• ERO

HHS SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• DHHS
• USPHS CC