Opthalmologist

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 defense 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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) administers the Compensation & Pension (C&P) Program for benefits to Veterans, Service Members, their dependents, and their survivors. On October 9, 1996, Congress enacted Public Law 104-275 which authorized VA to contract for medical examinations (a critical piece of evidence for determining the extent of permanent impairment) from non-VA medical sources.  This Project is established in support of the VA effort to provide disability examination services.   

The Ophthalmologist will provide specialized ophthalmic expertise within the multi-disciplinary team with the primary role of, evaluating patients for ocular conditions that may be attributable to military service. The Ophthalmologist must be able to properly evaluate conditions and clearly provide written evaluation notes via required forms. 

Key Responsibilities

Scope of Work 

This contract requires private-sector Medical Disability Examinations (MDEs) on behalf the VA. 

Provider Training 

International SOS will provide access to VA training for this effort according to the VA requirements. 

Disability Benefit Questionnaire (DBQ) Results 

The Provider shall upload all completed DBQs to the provided secure website daily.  DBQ results, non-DBQ worksheets and diagnostics shall be transmitted through the secure website. Case must be closed within 48 hours. 

Description:  

This role will be responsible for providing Ophthalmology care examinations in accordance with established Disability Benefit Questionnaires provided through the VA. No actual Ophthalmology work will be conducted. 

• Provide vision testing and evaluation of visual conditions.    
• Refer patients for more specialized evaluation if required for proper evaluation.  
• Diagnose ocular diseases and injuries.  
• Ensures that all medical records are correct and maintained  
• Provision of clinical reporting into Project Medical Director  
• Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs  
• Support the clinical excellence framework under direction from the Project Medical Director  
• Absolute familiarity with and compliance with company policies and such procedures that are pertinent to the role and to good clinical care, including but not limited to:  
  • Consent, confidentiality, and appropriate handling of healthcare records in adherence to HIPAA/patient confidentiality laws. Clinical staff must ensure that they understand their professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities.  
  • Maintaining and improving clinical quality through audit and quality improvement activity.  
  • Clinical governance. Clinicians should understand their role in the organization’s clinical governance program.  

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Current and unrestricted license to practice in the US, US Territory or Canada. 
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required. 

Education Required: 

• Medical Degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). 
• Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology 
• Experience with adult patients. 

Key Skills: 

• Expert working knowledge of the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye.  
• Excellent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems.   
• Excellent communication skills. 

Essential Capabilities: 

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.      
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.   
• Strong organizational communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.  
• Results oriented and able to meet project deliverables.   
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness with the willingness to work with a foreign national patient population.

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in an office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• A valid US Passport or Passport from Country of Record. 

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 the applicable federal, state and local 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.