Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
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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 closeknit 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 Physicians 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 nonexhaustive 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 predeployment physical requirements
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
- May require bending stooping and lifting to 25 lbs.
Other Special Qualifications:
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
- Valid US Passport with at least 6 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants with current clearances are preferred.
- Must be able to relocate for the duration of the project.
- Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate.
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.
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 SOS Government Medical Services 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 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
