Physician - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in ANTARCTICA
3 weeks ago
Minimum Qualifications:
Medical Doctor Degree with a minimum of 3 years of practice experience; a current, valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in country of legal citizenship; and, unlimited prescriptive authority
Job Summary:
Provides professional medical services related to diagnosis and treatment of United States Antarctic Program (USAP) participants. Ensures that appropriate health care is accessible and provided to all patients in a timely fashion. Ensures all medical care provided is done in accordance with established Policies and Procedures. Directs all Health Services activities on assigned station in Antarctica and assumes ultimate responsibility for all Health Services employees assigned to the station. Works under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer - UTMB Center for Polar Medical Operations, with extensive latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment..
Preferred Work Experience:
Recent or current Emergency Medicine experience.
Essential Job Functions:
* Performs complete medical histories and physical examinations; forms clinical impressions based upon findings; orders / conducts diagnostic tests, interprets results of laboratory tests and radiologic examinations, prescribes medications, and renders treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
* Inspects, completes, and analyzes medical records; assigns, reviews, and updates medical classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on in-patient admissions.
* Refers patients to specialists for consultations, evaluations, and treatments Through Telemedicine and as deemed appropriate.
* Serves in rotation with other healthcare providers to provide after-hours and weekend patient care (where applicable).
* Directly supervises all Health Services staff.
* Oversees and manages all operations of the station's medical department, assuring compliance with all applicable standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Collaborates with program leadership to develop, implement and monitor a data driven quality improvement plan and effectively compiles data for purposes of identifying opportunities for performance and process improvements and makes recommendations for change and quality improvement initiatives
* Assists with the development, implementation, compliance and auditing of policies, procedures and protocols to ensure services meet regulatory / contractual compliance requirements with National Science Foundation(NSF) USAP guidelines.
* Serves as a liaison between internal and external healthcare providers, medical staff, and ancillary departments.
* Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Periodic Job Functions:
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Work Schedule:
6-9 month locum to work in ANTARCTICA
Compensation
-
Galveston, United States UTMB Health Full timePhysician - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in ANTARCTICA **Galveston, Texas, United States** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2000319 **Minimum Qualifications:** Medical Doctor Degree with a minimum of 3 years of practice experience; a current, valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in country...
-
Galveston, United States UTMB Health Full timeDentist - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in ANTARCTICA **Galveston, Texas, United States** Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2000335 **Minimum Qualifications:** Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, with a minimum of 5 years of practice experience, hold a current license to practice dentistry in the US or a...
-
Flight Nurse
1 week ago
Galveston, TX, United States UTMB Health Full timeFlight Nurse - Center for Polar Medical Operations (CPMO), 6-9 Months Locum to Work in ANTARCTICA **Galveston, Texas, United States** Nursing & Care Management UTMB Health Requisition # 2000313 **Minimum Qualifications:** RN from an accredited professional nursing school. Minimum of four (4) years RN experience, including recent Flight Nursing...
-
Galveston, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full timeMinimum Qualifications: Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, with a minimum of 5 years of practice experience, hold a current license to practice dentistry in the US or a recognized US territory and must hold current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substance registration certificate. Job Description: Provides professional dental services related to...
-
Associate Medical Director
1 week ago
Galveston, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full timeJob Description: The physician in this position will be a clinical leader who will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance in the overall design, development, implementation and evaluation of participants deploying to Antarctica. The Associate Medical Director will report to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Center for Polar...
-
Flight Nurse
1 week ago
Galveston, TX, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full timeMinimum Qualifications: RN from an accredited professional nursing school. Minimum of four (4) years RN experience, including recent Flight Nursing experience and Critical Care or Emergency Nursing. Must possess and maintain a current nursing license to practice in the United States. Current BCLS and ACLS certification(s). Job Description: To provide care...
-
Galveston, United States ICON Medical Network Full timeLocum Correctional General Practice Physician *120028: Central, Texas License - IMLC accepted Length of assignment - 13-week agreement Schedule - 40hrs per week - Mon -Fri Start Date - as soon as TDCJ cleared, and credentialing is complete (approximately 7-14 days) Experience - Primary care (18+ adults) - small amount of UC Certifications - BLS & ACLS (AHA...
-
Exercise Physiologist
5 hours ago
Galveston, United States UTMB Health Full timeExercise Physiologist - UTMB Center for Cardiac Rehab (Casual Appointment) Galveston, Texas, United States Patient Care UTMB Health Requisition # 2204386 JOB DESCRIPTION: To facilitate healthier outcomes for cardiopulmonary/cardiovascular patients by offering fitness and health related programs. Evaluate and execute exercise plan for each...
-
Pediatric RN, OR
3 weeks ago
Galveston, United States Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston Full timePediatric RN, ORCompany Overview Shriners Children's is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking....
-
Pediatric RN, OR
2 weeks ago
Galveston, United States Shriners Hospitals for Children - Galveston Full timePediatric RN, OR Company Overview Shriners Children's is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical...
-
Research RN
3 weeks ago
Galveston, TX, United States Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston Full timeShriners Children's is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity,...
-
Galveston, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full timeJob Duties: Perform pre-op, post-op, and intra-op care of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients in a University Teaching Hospital setting. Duties include harvesting of saphenous vein and some first assisting. Advanced training in surgical care (RNFA or PA Surgical Fellowship) is favorable but not required. In Patient Responsibilities Provide...
-
Pediatric RN, OR
3 weeks ago
Galveston, TX, United States Shriners Hospitals for Children-Galveston Full timePediatric RN, OR Company Overview Shriners Children's is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical...
-
Certified Medication Aide
3 weeks ago
Galveston, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full timeThe mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. JOB SUMMARY: Performs technical duties in the field of patient care and participates in the general health care of patients by providing assistance with...
-
Director, Cardiac Services
5 days ago
Galveston, United States University of Texas Medical Branch Full timeJob Description: The Director for Invasive and Non-Invasive Cardiac Services reports to the Vice President, Procedural Services and is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for designated operational and management activities in the following areas within the assigned departments: practice, operations, budget planning and management, project...
-
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
1 day ago
Galveston, United States Shriners Children's Full timeCompany Overview Shriners Children's is a family that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion,...
-
Certified Medication Aide
10 hours ago
Galveston, United States UTMB Health Full timeCertified Medication Aide - CMC - Carole Young Galveston, Texas, United States Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2302581 The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. JOB SUMMARY: Performs...
-
Program Manager, Sealy Center on Aging
2 hours ago
Galveston, United States UTMB Health Full timeMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent, with 5 years of experience in program management. Job Summary: The Program Manager is accountable for the personnel, operational and financial management of assigned program(s) to ensure the delivery of competent, compassionate and efficient clinical care, promotion of...
-
Ground Transporation Operations Supervisor
4 days ago
Galveston, United States Port of Galveston Full timeThe Ground Transportation operations Supervisor supports the Assistant Operations Manager with a complete oversight for financials and operations of Parking and Ground Transportation Department - Primary, Terminal Access Operations at CT10, CT25/CT28, ensuring 24/7 professional operations management. Ground Transportation Supervisor also works closely with...
-
Internal Medicine Physician
5 days ago
Galveston, United States The Medicus Firm Full timeOutpatient Internal MedicineCoastal Texas/Houston Metro Area Excellence in clinical care, renowned for research impact, and recognized for supporting a diverse, inclusive work environment.PRACTICEEstablished outpatient practice with patients on schedule day-14.5 day work weekNo in-person callEpic EMRFaculty ranking with 90% clinical and 10%...