Job Details
Overall, Purpose of The Job
This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide the services outlined below.
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner provide and coordinate patient care. They also provide education to patients and the public about illnesses, diseases, and heath conditions. They're licensed medical professionals who work with patients, doctors, and other health care workers. Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner provide high level of direct care to patient.
Determines the severity of illness or injury and initiates and provides rapid intervention in emergent, life-threatening conditions, even when a physician is not present or immediately available.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, and communication of issues.
Ensures proper injury care and disease diagnosis, treatment and recovery and requests necessary tests and follow up visits and refer patients to specialists as necessary.
Stabilize, evaluate and treat emergency patients.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Required:
Minimum three (3) years of experience as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Emergency and/or Primary Care medicine experience.
Education/Certification Required:
Current and unrestricted license from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within scope of practice.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
American Heart Association - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is preferred.
DEA License.
Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent(s) is desired.
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.
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.