Psychiatrist

International SOS delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions that enable organizations to operate safely and effectively in challenging environments around the world. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries and supports clients through integrated medical, security, and wellbeing services.

International SOS Government Medical Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas, provides contracted healthcare support to U.S. government defense and civil agencies. Our teams support military operations, humanitarian missions, disaster response, diplomatic missions, and healthcare delivery for vulnerable populations across the globe.

If you are passionate about serving those who served our country, this role offers the opportunity to support Veterans by helping them access the care they need—when they need it most

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite psychiatry physician services to eligible Department of Veterans Affairs beneficiaries at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and/or assigned Community-Based Outpatient Clinics.

• Deliver inpatient psychiatry care in collaboration with Veterans Affairs Mental Health staff, including ward coverage, admissions, diagnosis, development of treatment plans, timely treatment management, discharge or transfer, and required medical record documentation.

• Deliver outpatient psychiatry care, including new patient referrals with accompanying medical records, evaluation disposition electronic consultations, post-discharge follow-up, and care for severely mentally ill patients.

• Ensure patients are seen within required timeframes, including provider evaluation within 30 days where specified by the contract.

• Operate scheduled clinics; remain physically present, available, and on time during assigned clinic hours; and sign in and out as required for time and attendance verification.

• Provide approximately 6 to 6.5 bookable patient hours per day, including a mix of one-hour and one-half-hour appointments as scheduled.

• Support monthly mental health emergency coverage scheduling and work with Veterans Affairs staff to maintain continuity of care.

• Provide professional psychiatry expertise for peer review of selected cases, including tort claims, patient family complaints, mental health case reviews, peer reviews, and benefit appeals.

• Follow all established medication policies and procedures. No sample medications may be provided to patients.

• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions that are coordinated with the next care setting for emergency department patients.

• Ensure mechanisms are in place to communicate test results to patients in accordance with Veterans Health Administration requirements.

• Document care completely, accurately, and timely in the Veterans Affairs electronic health record system in accordance with Veterans Health Administration health information management requirements and facility guidelines.

• Protect patient information and comply with Privacy Act, confidentiality, release-of-information, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements. Do not release records outside the Department of Veterans Affairs without authorization.

• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, committee participation, quality management and performance improvement documentation, staff meetings, program staff meetings, and town halls as required.

• Follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care; prevent medication errors, falls, and patient injury where possible.

• Document patient safety incidents in the medical record, disclose as required to the patient or surrogate, notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative within 24 hours, and enter the Veterans Affairs Patient Safety Reporting System.

• Maintain current licensure, registration, board status, continuing medical education, required testing and immunizations, and mandatory training with no lapse in status.

• Practice only within approved clinical privileges and scope of practice, and comply with medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.

• Do not refer Department of Veterans Affairs patients to the contractor’s or the physician’s own practice.

• 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 full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia, when services are performed onsite on Department of Veterans Affairs property.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or equivalency.

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.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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.

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. 

Compensation|    Min: $19hr   Max: $23hr

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.

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Compensation Disclaimer:

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.