Physician - Emergency, Family or Internal Medicine (Balad, Iraq)

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Location: Deploying to Balad, Iraq

Job Summary:

Acuity International is currently seeking a Physician for support of F-16 Base Operations Support/Base Life Support/ Security (BBS services) to provide effective and efficient F-16 BBS services to the Iraqi F-16 mission at Balad Air Base as part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case to the Government of Iraq.

This position description is applicable to all Family/Emergency/Internal Med Provider (Physician) (General Medical Officer) who may be selected. The Emergency Medicine/Family Practice/Internal Medicine Provider reports to the Program Manager and is supervised by the designated site medical director and may be a:

Emergency Medicine Specialist (defined by current board certification) with a broad interest and experience in providing primary care across the range of office-based specialties including, but not limited to, GYN, dermatology, ENT, pulmonary, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychology and gastroenterology.

Family Medicine Specialist (defined by current board certified or equivalent board certification) with interests as defined above and with an interest, additional training and practice experience to include the broad range of gynecologic, medical, surgical, orthopedic, psychiatric and trauma emergency.

Internal Medicine Specialist (defined by current board certified or equivalent board certification) with interests as defined above and with an interest, additional training and practice experience to include the broad range of gynecologic, medical, surgical, orthopedic, psychiatric and trauma emergencies.

Duties and 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.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 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.). Approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation or, a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.
• 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). A 90 day windows is permitted for recertification.
• 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.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air.
• The climate is desert-like, hot and prone to dust storms.
  
  

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:

Acuity - CHS Middle East, LLC