Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

International SOS Government Medical Services helps healthcare professionals make a meaningful impact around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams. Operating in over 90 countries, we provide clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most. The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides comprehensive outpatient medical care including primary care, urgent care, preventive health services, and initial emergency stabilization. This position supports clinic operations serving adult patient populations in an ambulatory care setting and includes leadership responsibilities within the clinical team. Providers work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and operational teams to ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based patient care while maintaining readiness for emergency response situations and medical evacuation coordination when higher levels of care are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or provisionally accredited Physician Assistant program with current NCCPA certification, or graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current AANP or ANCC certification
Current unrestricted U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia licensure, certification, or registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
Minimum 5 years of recent clinical experience, including at least 6 months within the last year
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications or equivalent required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively
U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required
Valid U.S. passport with at least 18 months remaining before expiration; must maintain a current passport throughout assignment in Iraq
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government MRPT security clearance; candidates with active clearances preferred
Ability to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project and meet all pre-deployment physical requirements
Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods and occasionally bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working on a military site as a government subcontractor or prime contractor

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary, urgent, and preventive care including patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, vaccinations, health education, and wellness counseling
Perform directed physical examinations, manage episodic illnesses and injuries, and monitor uncomplicated chronic health conditions
Assess and stabilize patients requiring urgent or emergent medical care and coordinate higher-level care or medical evacuation when necessary
Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care
Support daily clinic operations, staff leadership activities, and adherence to clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and documentation requirements
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and participate in required training, compliance activities, and emergency preparedness exercises including mass casualty response drills
Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based clinical practices across the care environment