Audiologist (American Samoa) - 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 Audiologist works as part of the Audiology department. The Audiologist will provide specialized audiological expertise within the multi-disciplinary team with the primary role of, evaluating patients for audiological conditions that may be attributable to military service. The Audiologist must be able to properly evaluate conditions and clearly provide written evaluation notes via required forms.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide routine care such as audiological testing and evaluation of audiological conditions.
• Provide audiological consultation to other medical doctors.
• Refer patients for more specialized evaluation if required for proper evaluation.
• Diagnose audiological diseases and injuries.
• Liaise with other medical staff to ensure continuity of care
• Educate patients about audiological conditions and treatment plans.
• Ensures that all medical records are correct and maintained
• Provision of clinical reporting to Project Medical Director
• Support clinical mentoring for staff development
• Ensure best practice in line with clinical guidelines and SOPs
• Support the clinical excellence framework under direction from the Project Medical Director
• Provide liaison with external agencies where required to maintain continuity of care and professional referral/patient handover

Governance:

Comply with health & safety standards consistent with the requirement to follow such procedures and regulations as may be laid down by the company, its client or the host state including:

• Prohibition of the abuse of alcohol and narcotics or intoxicating substances
• Fire response drills
• Personal and Catering hygiene

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.
• Safe and appropriate use of medication. 
• Clinical governance. Clinicians should understand their role in the organisation’s clinical governance program.

Compliance with rules requiring personnel to reject bribery and corruption laid down by the company, its client, host state or international laws including the principles of:

• Rejection of the offer of or acceptance of any favour or any financial or material inducement intended to influence a business decision or official action.
• HR policies that describe key compliance criteria for personnel during their service with the company and the active promotion of best practice in respect of the following processes:
  • Data Protection
  • Anti-Bribery and Corruption
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Appeals and Grievance
  • Whistleblowing

Qualifications & Experience:

• Licenced to practice Audiology in the US, home country or country of practice. Doctorate degree required in the US. Master’s degree required in Puerto Rico.
• Successful completion of internship and residency in audiology.
• Experience with adult patients.

Key Skills:

• Expert working knowledge of the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the audiological system.
• Ability to provide follow-up care for patients as needed
• 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.    

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 | Base rate is $250 per day+ additional money per exam $658 (10 patients) $862 (15 patients) 

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.

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 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.