Family Practice Physician - ICE Detention Facility

Job description

Family Practice Physician

SITE OF SERVICE
JENA ICE Processing Center – ICE Health Services Corp (IHSC), 830 Pinehill Rd, Jena, LA 71342

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent supports the delivery of medical care services for detainees held in the custody of
ICE at a detention facility through their role as a primary care physician. The incumbent will
provide direct patient care to detainees at their facility, who may include adult men and women
and children, and will provide clinical oversight and consultation to other medical staff caring for
detainees at the facility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE
Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
1. Qualification for a physician’s degree:
a. Have a Doctor of Medicine degree from a U.S. or Canadian program accredited by
the Liaison Committee on Medical Education sponsored by the Association of
American Medical Colleges and the American Medical Association (AMA); or
b. Have a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from a program accredited by the
Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic
Association (AOA); or
c. Be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates if you are
a graduate of a medical school that is not located within a U.S. State or territory or
other jurisdiction, or a Province or Territory of Canada
2. Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state in which the duty
station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status
during the term of employment. Any changes to licensure must be reported to the employer
immediately.
3. Must have and maintain an unrestricted license from the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) to prescribe controlled medications in the state in which the duty station is located.
4. Depending on the detention facility physician requirement, proof of completion of three
years of medical specialty training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency
Medicine, or Pediatrics 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 providing direct patient-care services.
5. For physicians working at family residential centers:
a. Board certification preferred, or board eligible, in Family Medicine or Pediatrics.
b. Family Medicine physicians working at family residential centers must be proficient
to provide care to children and adults of all ages, to include the care of female health
conditions, supervision of

• Family Medicine
• Correctional Facility