Surgeon (International Opportunity)

The surgeon is a medical professional responsible for performing surgical procedures to treat injuries diseases and deformities. They evaluate patients conditions develop surgical plans and execute complex operations with precision and skill. Surgeons collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including anesthesiologists nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes. They provide post-operative care and follow-up assessments to monitor recovery manage pain and address any complications. Additionally surgeons must maintain comprehensive medical records stay informed on advancements in surgical techniques and uphold the highest standards of patient care and ethical practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews patient records and makes diagnoses to determine if there is a need for surgery as a preventative or corrective measure.  
• Assesses and provides patient with risk factors involved with going through or not going through with surgery.  
• Performs surgical procedures to prevent or correct injury diseases deformities patient function and or quality of life following all regulatory and ethical protocols.  
• Examines all instruments equipment and the operating room to ensure sterility.  
• Directs and coordinates activities of hospital staff including nurses assistants and specialist for proper patient care.  
• Coordinate with CMO for treatment capabilities pre- and post-surgery and identify potential risks  
• May be required to assist in stabilization of patient and coordination of evacuation of patient to medevac center or CONUS. 
• 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 :

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Current and unrestricted license or authorizing document from any US State District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within scope of practice. 
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as a general surgeon preferably in a remote site. 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. 
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is preferred. 
• DEA license. 

Education Required: 

• Completion of a General Surgery Residency within the United State or Western country equivalent. 
• Preferred completion of fellowship in Trauma Critical Care or General Surgery. 
• U.S. Board Certified or recently American Board of Surgery (ABS) qualified General Surgeon. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• On call availibility is a requirement for this role. 
• Must be able to read write & speak English to effectively communicate  
• This position is unaccompanied.   
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.   
• US DOD CNACI or the ability to obtain one is required.  
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession.

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 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time