Job Description

International SOS 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 (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence 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

The General Practitioner Physician works as a part of the medical team. They are responsible for initiating resuscitation and stabilisation of patients as well as commencing investigations and interventions to diagnose and treat illnesses, whilst working as a multi-disciplined team.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy with a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience and licenced to practice in area of work 
• MD/DO Board certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine
• BCLS and ACLS Certificate
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out evaluation of patients that are brought in for evaluation 
• Liaise with other medical staff to ensure continuity of care  
• Perform medical examinations to establish health status baseline.   
• Examine and diagnose patients for illness and injury.  
• Order, perform, interpret test results and analyze records and reports.  
• Ability to provide follow-up care for patients as needed.  
• Collect, record, and maintain patient health information.   
• Ensures that all medical records are accurately maintained.  
• Referral recommendations for patients to medical specialists when required.  
• Coordinate healthcare plan   
• Provision of clinical reporting into International SOS Facility Medical Director  
• Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs  
• Support the clinical excellence framework under direction from the Facility Medical Director  
• Provide liaison with external agencies where required to promote chain of care continuity and professional referral/patient handover.

Key Skills:   

• Experience with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients
• The ability to make quick medical treatment care plans.  
• Ability to provide follow-up care for patients as needed.  
• Empathetic and personable medical care  
• Accurate, detailed patient charting.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  
• Excellent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems    

Essential Capabilities: 

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a calm, confident demeanour when in stressful situations.
• Results oriented and able to meet project deliverables.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness with the willingness to work with a foreign national patient population.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet demanding deadlines. 
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proficient IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems and software skills.

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.  

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:

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.

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.

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