Advanced Practice Provider

Company Description

International Health and Medical Services 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 Health and Medical Services 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 upon award

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality medical care, including assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals with a variety of health concerns. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, patient advocacy, and adherence to regulatory standards within the facility.

• Adheres to the Advanced Practice Provider Collaborative Practice and Prescriptive Authority Agreement.
• Works as part of an integrated health care team to provide acute, emergent, and chronic health care to patients in compliance with policy and guidance and accreditation standards.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures for detainees as required by the medical condition.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented treatment plans, prescriptions, and provides treatment throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented lab diagnostic ordering and interpretation, medication prescribing practices, referrals to consultants, follow-up after hospitalization or consultation.
• Participates in and complies with court ordered treatment plans to include evaluation and treatment of patients with psychiatric illness or life-threatening conditions including hunger strike.
• Provides full spectrum of age and gender specific health care to include treatment of gender dysphoria and pregnancy.
• Consults with the staff physician, clinical director, and consultants as required by policy and for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients.
• Provides infirmary care including admission, discharge, and daily rounds for patients that require higher level of care and monitoring.
• Coordinates health care needs of patients including referrals to off-site consultants.
• Interprets Tuberculin skin tests and diagnostic studies, manages Direct Observation Therapy for treatment of active or latent tuberculosis.
• Takes appropriate infection control actions in accordance with IHSC policy and guidance.
• Adheres to universal precautions and properly disposes of all sharps and infectious waste.
• Provides relevant patient health education to detainees verbally and/or with handouts.
• Assists with preparation for accreditation and ongoing compliance with standards as assigned
• Participates in all required credentialing and peer review processes as required.
• Facilitates and mentors APP onboarding and training.
• Demonstrates level of productivity that is on par with the average APP productivity at the assigned facility.
• Maintains flexibility and adaptability to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.   
• Participate in rotational on-call duties and may necessitate return to the facility to provide care