Physician Primary Care

Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real\-time, actionable insights and on\-the\-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

B. Key Responsibilities

• Provide on\-site primary care services within approved clinical privileges and scope of practice.
• Deliver comprehensive primary care, including preventive care, immunizations, cancer screening, lifestyle counseling, chronic disease management, acute care evaluation and treatment, and mental health screening for depression, post\-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use, with referral as needed.
• Serve as the team leader in the Patient Aligned Care Team model and coordinate care with specialists, mental health providers, social workers, pharmacists, and community care providers.
• Educate veterans on nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and alcohol use, and use clinical reminders and health maintenance tools in the electronic health record to track preventive care.
• Address aging\-related issues, including cognitive decline, falls, and polypharmacy, and collaborate with Geriatrics and Extended Care and Palliative Care teams when appropriate.
• Provide women's health care, including gender\-specific care, reproductive health, menopause support, and trauma\-informed care.
• Conduct telehealth and virtual care activities, including video visits, telephone appointments, secure messaging, and remote patient monitoring when available.
• Review inpatient admissions recommended by an Advanced Practice Provider, including a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, and ensure person\-to\-person handoff to the admitting team.
• Provide consultation to referring physicians, determine the appropriate course of treatment, and communicate in person or by telephone with referring clinicians.
• Initiate appropriate social work referrals for identified homeless veterans and for patients who do not have primary care providers.
• Follow all established medication policies and procedures and do not provide sample medications to patients.
• Ensure mechanisms are in place to communicate test results to patients receiving care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the current electronic health record, select appropriate evaluation and management procedure codes, and complete documentation and coding by the end of each patient care encounter.
• Comply with Privacy Act, confidentiality, Freedom of Information Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Veterans Health Administration privacy and release of information requirements, and all applicable medical records requirements. Do not release or disclose records and refer release requests to the Veterans Affairs Release of Information Department.
• Follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care, make every effort to prevent medication errors, falls, and patient injury, document and disclose patient safety events as required, notify the Contracting Officer's Representative as soon as practicable and within 24 hours, and submit required entries in the Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Reporting System.
• Attend staff meetings as required by the facility Chief of Service, Chief of Staff, or designee, including Primary Care all\-staff meetings and provider discussions, and report conflicts to the Contracting Officer's Representative.
• Complete appropriate Quality Management and Performance Improvement documentation related to procedures, complications, and outcomes of examinations.
• Be present and on time for scheduled shifts, sign in and out when in attendance, and support continuity of care requirements.
• Support timely patient access in accordance with clinic wait time and consult completion requirements and notify the Contracting Officer's Representative at least monthly about obstacles to meeting this measure.
• Maintain current licensure, registration, certification, continuing medical education, and competency documentation, and provide renewal documentation as required.
• Complete all required Veterans Affairs mandatory training and any additional training communicated by the facility.
• Comply with facility Medical Staff Bylaws, rules, regulations, and professional conduct expectations.

Qualifications

C. Job Profile

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration certificate.
• National Provider Identifier.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is strongly encouraged.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Education Required:

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

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 25 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.

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.

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Compensation Disclaimer:

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 Language (FTE roles):

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 complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:

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.