Clinic Director
28 days ago
Knoxville
Job DescriptionCompany Description International Health and Medical Services 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 Health and Medical Services headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. Job Description This position is contingent on contract award. International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Clinic Director to oversee the delivery and quality of healthcare services provided to patients, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. This role involves leading healthcare teams, managing clinic operations, and coordinating with facility management to effectively address the medical needs of the patient population while promoting a safe and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities • Plans work to be accomplished by department supervisors and staff. Prepares schedules for completion of work., • Organizes and maintains medical services and committee activities for accreditation or certification., • Directs the development of standard operating procedures and policies, including monitoring compliance and periodic review., • Serves as chief medical adviser to the Chief Executive Officer in all matters pertaining to patient care., • Actively participate in the execution of all Clinical Services Mission Action Plans as delineated in the client Strategic Action Plan. Formulating short and long-range objectives for programs within the clinical services division to ensure alignment with overall objectives of the client., • Assessing and validating the current patient care delivery system., • Ensuring clinical and staffing standards for clinical practice are consistent with current evidence-based research and professional standards., • Offering recommendations regarding improvements needed in clinic administrative operations and clinical operations., • Offering recommendations to improve patient outcomes., • Planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical services policy, guidance, and training. Development and contributions to annual revisions of national, evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines/Guides as needed., • Participates actively in Health Services medical training programs. Assists with training for clinical staff, support services personnel, and peer professional staff., • Works with and is assigned to various committees and serves as a team leader for specified functions as needed., • Provide remote and/or on site continuing medical education standing curriculum and relevant clinical issues., • Participates in the development and implementation of clinical activities, initiatives, and strategies for new medical and other clinical projects and initiatives, as well as modifications of ongoing activities;, • Assist with physician interviews, orientation and mentoring, peer reviews and other duties requiring medical expertise., • Serves as a professional advisor to physician colleagues from medical schools, graduate training programs in medicine and osteopathy, boards of licensure, and professional organizations relating to the medical profession and other health professions., • Promotes health, disease prevention, and comprehensive health care in accordance with current accepted medical practices and procedures., • Clinical services may be provided via virtual means., • Collects comprehensive medical and social history to include a review of all body systems., • Conducts physical examinations, initial and follow-up assessments for acute and chronic medical conditions., • Examines, orders, and performs appropriate diagnostic testing and provides necessary treatment and/or medications and other therapeutic interventions as required., • Administers or directs administration of both curative and preventative inoculations., • Provides clinical assessment and treatment., • Ensures that proper evaluations and treatments are carried out and documented., • Assures proper maintenance of medical records and preparation of reports as related to the area of responsibility., • Fully utilizes health services for treatment, rehabilitative, and diagnostic modalities., • Refers selected cases to consultant specialists when necessary., • Renders emergency medical/surgical/mental health services as required., • Refers patients requiring hospitalization to a local hospital and to an appropriate admitting physician., • The incumbent provides clinical oversight and is responsible for all health care delivered., • Acts as a consultant for Advanced Practice Providers (APP), nurses, and clinical staff in the performance of their duties providing clinical oversight and direction., • The incumbent may have other licensed professionals (staff physicians, APPs, etc.) functioning under their license or privileging depending upon the situation., • Incumbent is responsible for the clinical oversight of provider teams and will provide input to the Clinical Director regarding team member's performance., • It is the incumbent's responsibility to consult with other health care providers to provide training and mentoring and to be directly involved with the evaluation and treatment of severely ill and medically complex patient care problems., • Consults with the Health Services Administrator /Clinical Director /Regional Clinical Director and other providers and specialists for complex medical and/or psychiatric patients as required by client policy., • For facilities with a medical housing unit, the incumbent will make rounds on patients admitted under their care with APPs and nursing personnel, as described in applicable local procedures. The incumbent will be required to provide on-call medical duty coverage as needed after regular work hours and may need to return to the facility to provide medical care if appropriate., • The incumbent shall constantly monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care, providing data to the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement, other agency units and, other agencies or committees as required., • May be asked to see patients on an interim basis who are not in the category of his/her expertise., • Incumbent must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform his/her duties within a varied work setting. Both the medical and security designations of patients under the incumbent's care will vary depending upon site, with the work performed., • Makes recommendations on matters of policy, procedures, training, personnel, and equipment as related to specific area of responsibility. Basic Requirements/Certifications: • Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States., • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)., • Minimum of five years clinical practice with direct patient care preferred., • Have knowledge of a wide range of complex patient care concepts, principles, and practices to perform assessments of considerable diversity to include mental health, medical, surgical, ambulatory, and emergency care., • Flexibility and ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and work requirements. Assignments are usually of a long-term, recurring, or broadly defined nature., • Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills; strong writing skills to include document formulation, editing, and review., • U.S. Public Health Service Officers must comply with and obey all federal rules, regulations, policies, guidance, and established procedures that includes professional competence, readiness, and suitability., • All Employees shall have at least one year of general experience that demonstrates the following:, • The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public., • Capability of understanding and applying written and verbal orders, rules, and regulations. All personnel shall be literate and be able to interpret printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and must be able to compose reports., • Good judgment, courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through knowledge of his/her position responsibilities., • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation or Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)., • This position is considered hazardous duty., • Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance., • Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile., • Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds., • Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling., • Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self)., • Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary., • Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds., • Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations., • Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time., • Average manual dexterity for computer operation., • Minimum of 21 years of age., • Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S., • Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment., • Be a U.S. citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the U.S. for permanent residence., • Have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty)., • Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation., • Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances., • Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. Additional Information 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. Compensation: Min: $45/hr Max: $55/hr Benefits – 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 Health and Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws International Health and 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 the applicable federal, state and local laws.
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