Physician

This position is support our Department of Defense / Department of State medical services contract in 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.

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. 

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 Acuity is recognized.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years as a US licensed attending Physician is required with additional training and/or experience in GYN, dermatology, ENT, pulmonary, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, medical, surgical, orthopedic, psychiatric and trauma emergency also required.
• Must hold a current and unrestricted US State Medical License.
• Must have and maintain current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), DEA License and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Hold and maintain a certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is required (must hold prior to deployment)
• Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) or comparable advanced trauma course featuring “live tissue” or exceptional simulation training is highly desirable.
• State licenses must be in good standing, without restrictions, and kept current through the period of employment.
• Must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months as an attending Physician.   

 
​OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a current U.S. Passport prior to deployment.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
• Will complete a Foreign Affairs Counter Terrorism training course prior to deploying. Training will include: Combat First Aid, Weapons Familiarization, Defensive Tactics/Driving, IED recognition, Surveillance Detection and Hostage Survival and Personnel Recovery
• All shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity Medical Management System software.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• No conditions that would prevent the wear of personal protective equipment; including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor and chemical/biological protective garments or conditions that would prevent the capability of donning, lifting or carrying of up to 70 lbs. of referenced gear while running to a bunker or protected area in the face of perceived or imminent danger.
• 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.