Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

The Project

The project site is the U.S. Army Garrison Hospital, located on the atolls of Kwajalein and Roi-Namur in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, a scenic chain of Islands equidistant from Hawaii, Australia, and the Philippines. It is one of the largest outsourced medical facilities in support of the Department of Defense. Since 2018 International SOS Government Medical Services, has been subcontracted to manage the 10-bed Critical Access Kwajalein Hospital, dental clinic, veterinary clinic, and a medical clinic on Roi-Namur. Kwajalein is a 6.5 square mile atoll where bikes are the primary mode of transportation. The more than 1,500 residents include military personnel, Army Civilians, contractors, and their family members. Kwajalein is home to one of the world’s largest coral atolls and lagoons. The year-round warm and sunny weather supports a variety of activities, such as scuba diving, sport fishing, sailing, and wind surfing. The military base also boasts a movie theater, bowling alley, gym, golf course, ceramics studio, and small shopping areas.

Description

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner will utilize expertise to diagnose, mitigate, and treat injuries and illnesses in a hospital setting. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to a proactive approach to workplace safety while taking a diplomatic and professional approach to customer interactions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, and communication of issues.

· Ensures proper injury care and disease diagnosis, treatment and recovery and requests necessary tests and follow up visits and refer patients to specialists as necessary.

· Clinic Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 0700 to 1100, with full service 0700 to 1600 one day per week.

· During the times the clinic is closed, the Nurse and/or PA/NP may be on call.

· Other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

· Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).

· Maritime and Hyperbaric medicine experience is highly desirable.

Education Required

· Current and unrestricted license from any US State, District of Columbia or US Territory to provide healthcare within scope of practice.

· Certification as a Physician Assistant issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or a comparable certification body.

· Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

· American Heart Association - Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is preferred.

· Maritime medicine certification is highly desirable.

· Hyperbaric medicine certification is highly desirable.

· DEA License.

· Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent(s) is desired.

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 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance to drive company vehicles

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

• This position is unaccompanied.

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.

• US DOD CNACI clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.

• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll.

• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay on Kwajalein Atol.

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.