Physician -(Iraq)

International SOS Government Medical Services • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician will provide a comprehensive range of medical care to US government employees and contractors in Iraq. The physician is responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare to patients, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses and injuries. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and maintain accurate medical records. Care will primarily be provided in clinics. Clinics are responsible for a variety of on-site primary, urgent, and initial emergency care services.

Requirements

• Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine
• Full unrestricted U.S. Licensure required in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Live Support (ACLS) are required.
• 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.
• MD or DO is required. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges: Liaison Committee on Medical Education or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements
• 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

• Provides primary care but not limited to GYN, dermatology, ENT, pulmonary, neurological, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychology, and gastroenterology.
• Collaborate with on-site physicians, APPs, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in the assessment and stabilization of patients requiring urgent or emergent care.
• Lead and oversee medical staff at a DOS/DOS clinic: 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.
• Limited chronic care which shall be limited to preexisting, diagnosed, and treated chronic conditions.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees