Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner On-Call

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 Position is Contingent with Contract Award – Role is based on the Coast of Africa. 

This post is in support of a US Government Facility on the Coast of Africa. You would have the privilege of working in an environment that offers countless opportunities for career and personal growth. 

This role will be pivotal in supporting US Government operations. You would be part of a close-knit team that embraces challenges and fosters a culture of learning and excellence. Using skills and expertise that you have honed will contribute to the success of future missions. 

The Advanced Practitioners roles as Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will support International SOS in providing a comprehensive range of medical care to US government employees and contractors. 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.   

Key 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. 

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

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• 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). 
• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred. 

Education Required: 

• 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. 

Physical Requirements: 

• 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. 

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