Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

International SOS Government Medical Services helps healthcare professionals make a meaningful impact around the world. As part of a global team supporting diverse patient populations, you’ll deliver high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environments while collaborating with experienced clinical and operational teams.

Operating in over 90 countries, we provide clinical care, emergency response, and healthcare support services across a wide range of care settings. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we are committed to delivering trusted healthcare solutions wherever they are needed most. Learn more at internationalsos.com.

Deliver high-quality primary and urgent care in a collaborative clinical environment supporting U.S. government personnel and contractors. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while working alongside experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a fast-paced international setting.

You’ll play a key role in patient assessment, continuity of care, emergency response readiness, and daily clinic operations while contributing to a mission-focused healthcare environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Location: Iraq

Position Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) provides comprehensive outpatient medical care including primary care, urgent care, preventive health services, and initial emergency stabilization. This position supports clinic operations serving adult patient populations in an ambulatory care setting and includes leadership responsibilities within the clinical team.

Providers work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and operational teams to ensure safe, efficient, and evidence-based patient care while maintaining readiness for emergency response situations and medical evacuation coordination when higher levels of care are required.

Why Join Us

• Practice in a collaborative, team-oriented healthcare environment with strong operational support
• Deliver meaningful care to a diverse adult patient population in a dynamic clinical setting
• Expand your experience in urgent care, primary care, emergency response, and occupational health services
• Work alongside experienced physicians and advanced practice clinicians focused on quality-driven care
• Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and annual bonus opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary, urgent, and preventive care including patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, vaccinations, health education, and wellness counseling
• Perform directed physical examinations, manage episodic illnesses and injuries, and monitor uncomplicated chronic health conditions
• Assess and stabilize patients requiring urgent or emergent medical care and coordinate higher-level care or medical evacuation when necessary
• Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Support daily clinic operations, staff leadership activities, and adherence to clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and documentation requirements
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and participate in required training, compliance activities, and emergency preparedness exercises including mass casualty response drills
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based clinical practices across the care environment

Requirements & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or provisionally accredited Physician Assistant program with current NCCPA certification, or graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with current AANP or ANCC certification
• Current unrestricted U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia licensure, certification, or registration as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant required
• Minimum 5 years of recent clinical experience, including at least 6 months within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications or equivalent required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively
• U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required
• Valid U.S. passport with at least 18 months remaining before expiration; must maintain a current passport throughout assignment in Iraq
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government MRPT security clearance; candidates with active clearances preferred
• Ability to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project and meet all pre-deployment physical requirements
• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods and occasionally bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on a military site as a government subcontractor or prime contractor

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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.