Neonatologist - Guam - 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

The person in this position will represent International SOS and provide the services necessary to cover the range of Neurology services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility and the standard of care shall be of a quality, meeting or exceeding the currently recognized the Joint Commission (TJC), and national standards.

Location: Guam

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include clinical coverage, follow-up, and consultative services, with on-call/call-back coverage. Services will be provided at Newborn Nursery, Neonatal Stabilization Unit (NSU), Department of Pediatrics, Naval Hospital Guam.  Services include but are not limited to:

• Provide acute and chronic inpatient medical care for neonatal patients in the NSU.
• Expedite care and facilitate consultation of complex patients to multiple specialties as needed.
• Provide care equivalent to a level III NICU setting, including managing high-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), whole-body cooling for hypoxemic-ischemic encephalopathy, and inhaled nitric oxide for pulmonary hypertension required.
• NICU procedures including intubation, umbilical line placement, arterial puncture, peripheral arterial line placement, and chest tube insertions are required.
• Experience with neonatal transport preferred.
• Admissions/In-patient care – Document findings, initial diagnosis, and treatment plan, as well as any modifications or additions.  Make rounds daily or as frequently as necessary for appropriate patient care.
• Continuous coverage which ensures adequate 24-hour on-call Neonatology coverage not to exceed 3 patients.
• On-call coverage – Including phone consultations, and callbacks required for critical patients.
• Act as a consultant to the Emergency Department, Pediatric Clinic, Multi-Service Ward pediatric patients, and Newborn Services.
• Indicate responsibility for the content and correctness of all prepared and transcribed reports by affixing the physician's signature with appropriate stamp validating contents.
• Write patient progress notes and/or consultation notes at appropriate intervals as determined by local medical facility policy.
• Provide and document history, and physical examinations, required or recommended for laboratory and imaging examinations and diagnosis.
• Ensure all information is entered in the medical record and documents submitted within 24 hours.
• Attend periodic onsite meetings for complicated obstetric patients (COB), the Perinatal Advisory Board (PAB), and Code Purple drill planning meetings.

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or comparable degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Current unrestricted license specific to the position in one of the 50 states and/or District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Applicants who have ever had a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action or denied upon application are not eligible.
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) board-certified or board-eligible Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine physician.
• Certified in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), the S.T.A.B.L.E. program, and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• DEA License
• Previous VA or Military experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be local or relocate to the project site for the duration of the contract.
• Security investigative Requirements include a national security background investigation and Childcare National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI).

Physical Requirements:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/clinic work environment.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs

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:400K Max: 500K

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.

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.