Acuity International is currently seeking a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) specializing in Emergency Medicine to support our Middle East program.

The CMO will be assigned to deliver health care and treat patients in a small austere medical/trauma hospital. The CMO reports directly to the onsite program manager and the program's primary MRO to Sallyport leadership.

They clinically supervise the PA/NP, surgeon, anesthesia, and local physicians. In addition is responsible for direct oversight of the Emergency Medical Service (EMS), laboratory, pharmacy, and radiology.

Location: Deploying to Iraq

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise all physicians (including surgeons), mid-level providers, dentists, and pharmacist.

• Provides strategic direction for medical staff.
• Serves as clinical leader for the organization providing support and education for other clinical leaders.
• Provides oversight and coordination of medical evacuations (ground and air) both within and out of Iraq.
• Establishes the strategic direction for physician services programs to meet short-term advisory goals and deliver on long-term goals.
• Communicates the clinical vision so the department and employees understand how they relate to the vision and values of the organization.

• Provides direct leadership, oversight, and accountability for the operational effectiveness of the physician services program.
• Own and report on metrics to measure the impact of physician services.
• Approve medical practice procedures and policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Provide advice on the availability of medical equipment.
• Assists in planning for the development of new medical services.

• Provides counsel in personnel matters relating to the clinical staff.
• Review results of patient satisfaction surveys.
• Ensures periodic review of practice management functions.
• Review patient complaints.
• Provide medical consultation as needed.

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the scope as outlined in the physician job description for AFAB.
• Participate in the development and administration of policies.
• Participate in strategic planning.
• Participate in the development and review of clinical protocols.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training and educational programs for healthcare personnel in theater.

• Represent AFAB Hospital in the Pharmacy & Therapeutics and the Quality Management committees held at the main CONUS office.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
• Provide Medical Oversight and care in Mass Casualty Exercises/Events.
• Assures all Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow-up care required.
• 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an approved medical school in the United States or Canada with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation or, a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.

• This accreditation may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).
• Maintain board certificationin Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
• Maintain a current US State Medical License.
• Certifications in Advance Life Support (ACLS), Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Medical Support Staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least six months of the past year.

• Required to have a driver's license from country of origin and ability to get an international driving permit.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License.
• Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
• Must be current in all required certifications.
• Shall attend a Pre-deployment Counter Terrorism training course prior to deployment
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Shall demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic word processing programs and the Acuity Medical Management Systems software.
• A normal workweek is established by the Program Manager.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Safely performs duties and follows the corporate safety policy.
• Participates in and supports safety meetings, training, and goals.
• Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be "medically and dentally fit" in accordance with Acuity's Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• Work is normally performed in an office environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air.
• The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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