Physician Assistant - Eareckson Air Station Alaska
Physician Assistant - Eareckson Air Station Alaska
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Job Description
The Physician Assistant (PA) at Eareckson Air Station (EAS) is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical services in a remote and challenging environment. The PA will provide acute and emergency care manage chronic conditions support medical evacuations and maintain medical records in accordance with federal and state regulations ensuring the health and safety of all personnel at the station.
The PA is responsible for providing medical oversight direction and leadership to the medical staff regarding all areas of healthcare in this remote setting. They will be responsible for the leadership of the medical staff as well as providing status updates to the prime vendor and federal agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads quality development and clinical governance agendas including maintaining the Code of Conduct of medical practice medical recordkeeping infection control standards emergency response preparedness medical staff and patient safety at the facility.
Medical Services
- Staff and operate the medical clinic on EAS providing acute and emergency medical care to all personnel.
- Ensure availability for emergency response 24/7/365 with the ability to respond within 30 minutes of notification.
- Sustain life limb or eyesight until evacuation is possible.
- Manage and coordinate medical evacuations including administrative services for medevac operations.
- Provide mortuary affairs services as required.
- Inspect and maintain the medical clinic and equipment ensuring compliance with all relevant health care standards.
- Provide direct supervision of medical staff and care oversight. This includes the medical oversight and periodic review program.
- Provide teleradiology services and collaborate with other medical professionals as needed.
- Shoot and interpret basic Xrays as required to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Provide medical staffing loading and scheduling plans to meet medical support and care requirements.
- Provide Medical SOPs (s) and policies for care services.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned
Compliance
- Maintain and update patient medical records in accordance with HIPAA and other federal regulations.
- Ensure proper storage inventory and security of medications adhering to DoD AAAHC FDA and state requirements.
- Submit required reports including detailed monthly reports on medical supplies pharmaceuticals and any medical incidents.
Coordination and Logistics
- Work with ASRCC and International SOS Operations Management to ensure timely resupply of medical and laboratory supplies.
- Maintain and repair subcontractorprovided medical equipment ensuring it is operational at all times.
Qualifications :
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Expertise in providing acute and emergency medical care in remote or austere environments.
- Strong knowledge of medical evacuation procedures and the ability to manage complex evacuations.
- Proficiency in maintaining medical records and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations including HIPAA.
- Competency in telemedicine and teleradiology services.
- Ability to shoot and interpret basic Xrays independently.
Experience Preferred:
- Previous experience in military or remote medical settings is highly desirable. Prior employment as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
- Extensive ER experience.
- Experience in coordinating and managing medical evacuations including administrative aspects.
- Familiarity with remote site medical logistics and supply management.
- Familiarity with mortuary affairs procedures and remote site medical logistics.
Education Required:
- Current and unrestricted license from any US State District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within the scope of practice.
- Physician Assistant degree from an accredited institution with extensive ER experience.
- Current and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in at least one state within the United States the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Certification by the American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is preferred.
- DEA license
Physical Demands:
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
- Ability to work in a remote and potentially challenging environment with limited resources.
- Capacity to respond quickly to emergencies and provide care under stressful conditions.
- May require bending stooping and lifting to 35 lbs.
Other Special Qualifications:
- Must obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or Tier 1 investigation equivalent if working over 180 days in a fiscal year.
- Availability to work during clinic hours and respond to emergencies as needed.
- Willingness to travel to and work at Eareckson Air Station for extended periods.
- A US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
Additional Information :
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.
Min: 150000 / Max: 160000
Compensation The 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.
Benefits This position is 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 annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage 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 :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
