Deputy Chief Medical Officer
Deputy Chief Medical Officer
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Job Description
This position is in support of the Influx Care Facility located in Carrizo Springs TX. The purpose of the facility is to provide comprehensive care for migrant youths ages 13 to 17 in the Care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) who are awaiting reunification or repatriation. This care will begin as soon as the youths arrive at the facility and last until their arranged departure with family or sponsors. The comprehensive care includes but is not limited to initial screening and exams identifications of prior conditions and allergies day to day care of routine urgent and emergency medical conditions.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) is responsible for assisting the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) with providing medical oversight direction and leadership to the medical staff regarding all areas of healthcare for these children. In the CMOs absence the DCMO will represent International Health and Medical Services in the local community build/maintain relationships with local healthcare providers and represent the prime vendor for healthcare related matters. As well the DCMO will support the CMO with all governance activities required by the Deployed Services International Health and Medical Services and the ORR and oversight of data acquisition and input for daily weekly monthly and annual reports regarding medical activities.
Key Responsibilities
Leads quality development and clinical governance agendas including maintaining Code of Conduct of medical practice medical record keeping infection control standards emergency response preparedness medical staff and patient safety at the facility.
- Assist the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in providing strategic oversight guidance and administration of medical services for onsite health units for various care scenarios including emergency response refugee and humanitarian efforts.
- In accordance with Federal Guidelines and Contracted Services requirements provides oversight and management of onsite medical services and ensures the coordination of offsite medical care.
- Provide medical oversight into all service delivery functions ensuring compliance with federal state and local laws and regulations.
- Provide direct supervision of medical staff and care oversight.
- Provide direct medical guidance for medically fragile personnel provides reports and status updates of these medical fragile personnel to the client and federal agencies.
- Assists with the Strategic Planning and Oversight for the intake initial medical exams focused exams and the ongoing care requirements of persons in care.
- Assists with medical staffing loading and scheduling plans to meet medical support and care requirements. This includes collaboration with the administrative lead to determine rapid surge and descoping of staff.
- Supports other services in overseeing the operations of Primary Care specialty and all ancillary services performed in the onsite clinic. This also includes isolation and quarantine operations.
- Assists with the development medical support documents for humanitarian and refugee services.
- Assists with the development of Medical SOPs (s) and policies for care services.
- Helps develop relationships with local healthcare facilities agencies and specialties to ensure access to quality care in the community for those assigned to the facility.
- Participation in International Health and Medical Services medical team meetings as directed.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Required Skills and Knowledge
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in a healthcare leadership role and clinical experience within the past five (5) years preferably in a remote site.
- Demonstrated experience in executive level interpersonal skills and ability to work in a matrix environment.
Experience Preferred:
- Experience in immigration or refugee programs working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
- Experience in collaboration with state and local medical facilities is preferred.
- Experience with working in collaboration with Federal entities such as Health and Human Services/ORR is preferred.
Education Required:
- Current and unrestricted license in Texas within scope of practice.
- Graduated from an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Board certified in Pediatrics Med/Peds Family Medicine Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- Experience in Pediatrics Medical Pediatrics Family Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Room settings is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
- Current DEA certification.
Physical Demands:
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
- May require bending stooping and lifting up to 35 lbs.
Other Special Qualifications:
- Must be a US Citizen or possess a permanent resident card.
- Current MRPT Clearance preferred.
- Eligible to receive a federal tier II clearance and Pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Check.
- Must be able to relocate to site for duration of the contract.
Additional Information :
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.
Compensation Min: $103hr Max: $130hr
Benefits Fulltime 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. International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws
International Health and Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws.
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
