Physician - Wake Island
Physician - Wake Island
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Job Description
The Medical Officer at Wake Island is responsible for delivering comprehensive medical services in a remote and austere environment and ensuring the health and safety of all personnel on the island. This role includes providing acute and emergency care managing chronic conditions coordinating medical evacuations and maintaining medical records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
The Medical Officer 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 Code of Conduct of medical practice medical record-keeping infection control standards emergency response preparedness medical staff and patient safety at the facility.
Medical Services
- Staff and operate the medical clinic on Wake Island 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 for advanced EMT on site.
- 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 job-related 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 subcontractor-provided medical equipment ensuring it is operational at all times.
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:
- 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.
- mote medical settings are highly desirable. Prior employment as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.
- Experience in coordinating radiology services.
Experience Preferred:
- Previous experience in military or reng and managing medical evacuations including administrative aspects.
- Familiarity with mortuary affairs procedures and remote site medical logistics.
Education Required:
- Graduated from an accredited U.S. Medical School or equivalent international school.
- Successfully completed residency or equivalent training in a U.S. Hospital or equivalent international hospital in anyone of three specialties: Family Practice General Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
- Completed a minimum of 5-years post-residency medical practice experience in the U.S.
- Hold a U.S. MD or DO current license with certification(s) to practice medicine in the United States.
- Hold up to date certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification preferred.
- DEA license.
Physical Demands:
- Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
- Performing CPR.
- May require bending stooping and lifting up to 35 lbs.
Other Special Qualifications:
- US Citizen with a valid passport.
- 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.
- Have very high fluency in both oral and written English.
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: 375000 / Max: 395000
Compensation - 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 and paid time off and annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
