Medical Director - International SOS Government Medical Services

International SOS 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 (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence 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

We are seeking a highly qualified Medical Director to oversee and support the on-site occupational health needs of one or more Federal government agencies. The ideal candidate will be a licensed physician (MD or DO), board-certified in a primary care specialty, with a proven track record in ambulatory care or occupational clinical settings. The Medical Director will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of medical care, providing expert consultation, and leading quality improvement initiatives within the assigned clinics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Occupational Health Oversight: Oversee and support the on-site occupational health needs for Federal government agencies, representing the US Public Health Service as a surrogate Medical Director.
• Medical Consultation: Provide first-line medical consultation to local managers and employees, ensuring medical guidance aligns with Federal Occupational Health (FOH) policies and guidelines.
• Acute and Emergency Care: Deliver acute emergency care, conduct federally regulated and agency-mandated examinations (e.g., medical surveillance, return to work), and offer employee health consultations.
• Hands-On Examinations: Perform hands-on examinations, provide professional medical opinions related to work clearances, and manage short-term treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
• Quality Improvement: Develop, implement, and oversee a quality improvement program within the clinic, ensuring high standards of care. This includes assigning responsibilities, conducting training sessions, and participating in audits.
• Program Review and Documentation: Regularly review quality program data, assess the impact of interventions, and conduct annual program reviews. Maintain all relevant documentation and participate in patient satisfaction survey reviews.
• Emergency Preparedness: Prepare, review, and participate in agency emergency preparedness and pandemic planning activities.

Specific Tasks for the Medical Director, Department of Energy:

• Security Program Oversight: Train in the customer agency's specific security program and oversee a comprehensive medical program across four clinics in different states.
• Suitability Determinations: Make determinations of position suitability for Federal Agents, Federal Recruits, and Staff based on job task analysis and medical standards provided by the customer agency.
• Medical Program Assessment: Assess current and proposed components of the customer agency's medical program, ensuring alignment with agency standards.
• Chart Reviews and Meetings: Attend weekly chart reviews with case managers at the agency, and participate in other requested meetings.
• Conference Participation: Attend the customer agency's annual medical conference, which may require out-of-town travel. Additional travel, consultations, or projects may be required to maintain or improve the medical program's integrity.
• Expert Testimony: Provide expert witness testimony regarding medical recommendations on employability and reasonable accommodations as requested by the customer agency.
• Program Reviews: Conduct bi-annual reviews of the medical program as required by the customer agency.

• Education and Certification: Must be a licensed physician (MD or DO) board-certified in a primary care specialty (e.g., Family Practice, Internal Medicine).
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an ambulatory care or occupational clinical setting. Experience working with Federal government agencies in a clinical setting or as a medical consultant is required.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Broad understanding of Federal safety and health regulations, and knowledge of employer workplace drug testing programs.
• ADA Expertise: Experience addressing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requests and providing witness testimony regarding fitness for duty or reasonable accommodation cases.
• Certifications: Must hold current BLS/ACLS/AED certifications. FAA flight surgeon certification may be required for certain positions.

Skills and Abilities:

• Professional Conduct: Demonstrate high levels of professional conduct and maintain a positive personal image.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with diverse teams and Federal agency personnel.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with a meticulous approach to medical documentation and clinic operations.
• Independence and Collaboration: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also seeking consensus on sensitive issues when necessary.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Capable of adapting to varying work conditions and requirements within diverse Federal agency organizational climates.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on 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: $250,000| Max: $300,000

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. The 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 paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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.