Physician - Team Leader

Company Description

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS, headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

Job Description

 This project is in the proposal stage, we’re awaiting to be awarded the contract

This position is in support of the County of Sarasota Florida to provide care for those with special needs who are displaced in the event of a largescale disaster. This position requires the individual to be able to respond to a disaster with in 24 hours of notice to establish care with in 72 hours of notification. This is a post disaster mission and will require the individual to be onsite until conclusion of the operation.   

The Physician Team Leader is responsible for the overall effort of the medical team, management of personnel, coordination with county officials and clinical governance of the project. This position is also the sole Licensed Provider for the project and fully responsible for patient care.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the team during the deployment.  
• Responsible for communication with the Shelter manager and stake holders.  
• Responsible for medical oversight of the team. 
• Establish the Risk and Quality Management program. 
• Conduct all interaction with County Leaders and the Shelter managers.   
• Ensures required reports are delivered.  
• Issues prescriptions as needed to citizens under care in the shelter. 
• Develops patient care plans as required.  
• Issues prescriptions as needed. 
• Is accountable for maintaining and improving own physician knowledge and skill competence.  
• Provides patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients in the clinic.   
• Supports the International SOS philosophy, objectives and goals and Organization mission and vision.  
• Respects and supports patient rights.  
• Promotes and practices positive customer and peer relations and cost containment for the Emergency Department.  
• Fosters constructive relationships as a team member within the Emergency department and with the members of other departments.  
• Maintains professional conduct.  
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. Strong background in computer skills desired.  
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.  

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications

Experience Required: 

• Familiarity with the treatment special needs populations. 
• Competency in performing medical procedures within the scope of practice. 
• Ability to triage and handle multiple patients simultaneously. 
• Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritizes and execute against multiple priorities. 
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and functional disciplines. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong PC/Microsoft Office applications background. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong team building and team-member skills. 
• Excellent data entry skills. 

Education Required: 

• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Physician; Preferably in a remote/austere environment.   
• Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Practice.   

Required Licenses / Certifications:  

• Current and unrestricted license fro