Advanced Practitioner (Iraq)

International SOS Government Medical Services • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Practitioners roles as Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will support International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. in providing a comprehensive range of medical care to US government employees and contractors in Iraq. Clinics are responsible for a variety of on-site primary, urgent, and initial emergency care services. The Advanced practitioner is responsible for leadership and management of clinic staff.

Requirements

• Full unrestricted U.S. (State) Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalency.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Minimum 5 years’ recent experience including 6 months within the last year
• Graduate of accredited or provisionally accredited American Academy of Physician Assistants and hold a NCCPA certification.
• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner School and hold a AANP or ANCC.
• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Valid US Passport with at least 18 months before expiration date.
• Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically a MRPT.
• Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
• Applicants with current clearances are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee medical staff at a DOS/DOS healthcare clinic.
• Collaborate with on-site physicians, other APPs, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in the assessment and stabilization of patients requiring urgent or emergent care.
• Provide comprehensive primary and continuing care to patients presenting with a wide range of health concerns.
• Clinic services include, but are not limited to health promotion and disease prevention, health maintenance counselling and patient education, diagnosis and directed physical exams, emergent and annual vaccinations, comprehensive STD Testing
• Manage simple chronic conditions through intermittent monitoring.
• Consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain compliance with all project site procedures, standards, and continuing educational and mandatory training requirements.
• Coordinate with medical evacuation teams for patients requiring care beyond the capabilities of the clinic.
• Participate in MASCAL exercises.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.
• This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Benefits

• Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees