Physician – Emergency – Family or Internal Medicine

Physician – Emergency – Family or Internal Medicine

Requirements

• Graduated from an approved medical school in the United States or Canada with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a US Licensed attending physician
• Additional training and/or experience in GYN, dermatology, ENT, pulmonary, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, medical, surgical, orthopedic, psychiatric and trauma emergency also required
• Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) Medical license
• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Practice is required
• Have and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Have recent completion of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) or comparable advanced trauma course featuring “live tissue” or exceptional simulation training is highly desirable
• Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen
• Must be current in all required certifications
• All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized, and have excellent verbal and communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond promptly
• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver’s License
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA

Responsibilities

• The Physician (GMO) will be assigned to treat patients in one of the following settings: (1) non-surgical/field medical care clinics or (2) small medical/trauma hospital (3) Field Health Unit
• The physician (GMO) will treat patients in these settings to ensure proper injury care and disease diagnosis, treatment and recovery, request necessary tests and follow-up visits and refer patients to specialists as necessary
• Some settings will require physician (GMO) to coordinate with local hospitals to determine local capabilities, coordinate admission, monitor and arrange final disposition
• In addition, some settings will require stabilization of patient and coordination of evacuation of patient to medevac center or CONUS
• In some locations, the Physician (GMO) will have a leadership role and serve as both a Physician and Site Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer in support of a Program Manager
• Physicians (GMO) provide a US standard of care for our patient care/treatment model
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Associations Bill of Rights for patients
• All services shall be provided in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which CHS is recognized
• All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow up care required
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Have recent completion of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) or comparable advanced trauma course featuring “live tissue” or exceptional simulation training is highly desirable