Austere Medic

This position supports UG’s forward-leaning readiness model and is posted in preparation of anticipated contract requirements. We recruit ahead of demand so when the mission calls, the right people are already identified, vetted, and ready to deploy. Applications will be kept on file, and qualified candidates will be contacted as needs arise.

If you do not meet these requirements, please see the UG Solutions’ job requisite for Critical Care Medical Provider.

Overview

We are seeking an elite, highly capable Austere Medical Provider to serve as the primary medical authority for remote, tactical, and cross-cultural operational missions. Candidates must bring a proven track record of delivering advanced medical care in austere, resource-limited, and high-risk environments, with the confidence and competence to manage complex medical scenarios independently.

Qualified applicants include:

·       SOF-level medics: SOCM, 18D, SOIDC/SARC, PJ/Pararescue

·       Advanced Providers: Physician Assistants (PA), Nurse Practitioners (NP), or Physicians (DO/MD)

All candidates must have significant tactical/operational field experience and a demonstrated ability to integrate into diverse cultural environments.

Travel may be required up to 75% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

·       Serve as the senior medical authority, providing comprehensive medical oversight and decision-making during operations.

·       Deliver advanced clinical, trauma, and surgical-level interventions with limited equipment or external support.

·       Conduct diagnostics and patient management without monitors, labs, imaging, or specialty consultation.

·       Perform suturing, complex wound care, incision and drainage, abscess management, burn care, and other common field procedures.

·       Assess and treat a full spectrum of clinical complaints including tropical medicine, dermatological conditions, gastrointestinal issues, infectious diseases, and prolonged illness in the field.

·       Execute prolonged field care, stabilization, and advanced trauma management under resource-constrained conditions.

·       Operate cross-culturally and collaborate through interpreters and local medical partners when required.

·       Provide mission-specific medical planning, risk assessments, and medical intelligence for assigned locations.

·       Ensure high levels of readiness, supply management, and sustainment of austere medical kits, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

·       Train and mentor team members in trauma response, medical readiness, and health preservation.

·       Maintain strict confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical patient care standards in all environments.

Required Qualifications

·       Must be one of the following:

o   SOCM / 18D / SOIDC / SARC / PJ

o   PA, NP, DO, or MD

·       Proven operational medical experience in austere, tactical, humanitarian, or cross-cultural environments.

·       Demonstrated ability to operate independently as the sole provider, making complex medical decisions without higher medical support.

·       Extensive knowledge in:

o   Emergency and trauma medicine

o   Prolonged field care

o   Clinical medicine (broad-spectrum)

o   Tropical and infectious diseases

o   Dermatology and environment-specific medical conditions

o   Minor surgical and procedural medicine

·       Mastery of suturing, wound care, field procedures, and improvisational medicine.

·       Strong leadership with low ego, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the team and mission.

·       Clear ability to work with interpreters and foreign partners while respecting cultural norms.

·       Current, valid licensing/certifications applicable to role and scope of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Prior deployments or extended field experience in conflict zones, remote regions, or humanitarian/crisis-response missions.

·       Experience teaching or mentoring medics, host-nation personnel, or partner forces.

·       Additional certifications in:

o   TCCC/TECC

o   Wound care

o   Tropical medicine courses

o   Emergency ultrasound (even if limited-use)

·       Demonstrated ability to create medical SOPs, care pathways, and operational medical protocols.