Emergency Medicine (Physician)

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. 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, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense 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

B. Key Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site emergency physician services that meet or exceed American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) guidelines and contract standards.

• Be present on time for scheduled shifts; at no time may the Emergency Department be left without qualified physicians to provide clinical care.

• Review all inpatient admissions recommended by advanced practice providers (physician assistants or nurse practitioners). Ensure person‑to‑person handoffs from admitting provider to a responsible member of the admitting team.

• Provide consultation to and communicate with referring clinicians to determine appropriate courses of treatment. Initiate appropriate social work referrals for identified homeless Veterans and for patients without primary care who regularly present to the Emergency Department.

• Apply or directly supervise the application of orthopedic devices (e.g., splints and braces) to stabilize orthopedic injuries.

• Follow all established medication policies and procedures. Do not provide sample medications to patients.

• Provide discharge education and follow‑up instructions coordinated with the next care setting for all Emergency Department patients.

• Ensure mechanisms are in place and used to notify patients of test results in accordance with VHA policy.

• Complete care documentation using the current Electronic Health Record (EHR). Select appropriate Evaluation and Management (E&M) and procedure codes; documentation must support the codes and be completed by the end of each patient encounter.

• Complete EDIS training and use the software as designed. Meet Emergency Medicine Management Tool (EMMT) adoption metrics, maintaining Provider Entry Assignment and Provider Entry Disposition metrics at or above the required threshold (≥75%).

• Adhere to patient‑safety and infection‑control standards. Report patient‑safety incidents using the VA Patient Safety Reporting System within 24 hours and notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as required.

• Participate in quality improvement activities, peer review, and staff meetings as required by facility leadership (including the specified annual peer‑review and staff‑meeting hours). Complete Quality Management/Performance Improvement (QM/PI) documentation for procedures, complications, and outcomes.

• When a patient requires a higher level of care than can be provided within facility capabilities, provide appropriate stabilization and coordinate transfer to an accepting facility able to provide the needed level of care.

• Maintain compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements; complete all required training on time per facility policy.

• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Education Required:

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, Association of American Medical Colleges, Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

• Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

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 25 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.

• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.

 

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 – 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, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. 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 the applicable federal, state and local laws.