Job Description

The Advanced Practitioner is responsible to provide on-site medical support and healthcare services to the client and customer work force that is comprised of US Government personnel, US nationals, foreign nationals, local/host country national employees, and a small group of Iraq military personnel at an Iraqi military base.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluation and triage of patients.
• Examine and diagnose patients for illness and injury.
• Treat emergent, acute and chronic conditions, evaluate symptoms, offer preventative care.
• Prescribe and administer medication, treatment, and therapies.
• Order, perform, interpret test results and analyze records and reports.
• Formulate treatment plans.
• Provide follow-up care for patients as needed.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate patient health information and histories.
• Liaise with other medical staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures that all medical records are meticulously and accurately maintained
• Provide medical evaluations to include annual employee physicals, medical testing and the issuance of required immunizations.
• Ensure the contractor workforce is compliant with applicable US and host national laws for medical clearances.
• Stabilize and manage medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) services for patients identified as requiring higher level evaluation or services.
• Provide liaison with external agencies where required to promote chain of care continuity and professional referral/patient handover.
• Support clinical mentoring for staff development .
• Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs.
• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

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

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in family practice, emergency medicine, urgent care, or primary care as a PA or NP.
• Current experience in direct patient care and must have worked a minimum of 6-months of the last 12-months in career field.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Have fluency in both oral and written English.

Experience Preferred:

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

Education Required:

• Physician Assistant-

* Graduated from a civilian or military PA training program recognized by the American Medical Association’s Accreditation Review Commission. 
* Hold the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification(s). 

• Nurse Practitioner-

  • Completed an accredited Family NP Program and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
  • Hold a National Certification as a Family NP.
  • Licensed to practice full NP prescriptive authority.

Key Skills:

• Proficient IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems.

Essential Capabilities:

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a calm, confident demeanor when in stressful situations.
• Results oriented and able to meet project deliverables.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet demanding deadlines.
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending/stooping, kneeling, twisting.
• Visual acuity. Minimal hearing loss.
• Push/pull/carry minimum 50 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Obtain medical clearance and maintain current immunizations.
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Balad.

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 applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits – Full-time 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, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. 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.