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Aerospace Medicine Physician

KURZ Solutions

Tucson, AZ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerospace Medicine, Aerospace and Defense, Air Force, Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Disease, Community Health, Consulting, Documentation, Electronic Warfare, Endocrinology, Health Maintenance, Health Science, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Military, Osteopathy, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Preventative Maintenance, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Spanish Language, Surgical Procedures, Telephone Skills, Treatment Plan, United States Military
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
Aerospace Medicine Physician
Sun, Science, and Service in the Sonoran Desert...

The Community - Tucson, AZ
Tucson is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and home to more than 350 days of sunshine per year. With a rich cultural heritage shaped by Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Western influences, Tucson was designated a UNESCO City of Gastronomy - the first in the United States. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy world-class hiking in Saguaro National Park, mountain biking on hundreds of miles of trails, and golfing year-round on championship courses. The University of Arizona campus brings top-tier college athletics, a thriving arts scene, and a lively downtown district. Tucson offers an affordable cost of living, a warm and welcoming community, and easy access to Phoenix, Mexico, and the breathtaking landscapes of southern Arizona.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is located in Tucson, Arizona, and is home to the 355th Wing, Air Combat Command. The base serves as a premier location for close air support, combat search and rescue, and electronic warfare training. Davis-Monthan is also famous for the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), the largest aircraft boneyard in the world. The base supports a diverse mission set and maintains strong ties with the Tucson community. With its ideal flying weather, proximity to military ranges, and exceptional quality of life, Davis-Monthan AFB is one of the most desirable assignments in the Air Force.

REQUIREMENTS (duties include but are not limited to)
  • Provide health care to beneficiaries assigned to the Flight Medicine Clinic.
  • Care shall include but not be limited to continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care. Maintain a program of comprehensive health, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
  • May become the primary care manager for a panel of patients. As a PCM, the flight medicine provider will be the primary person responsible for the management of the health and wellness of his/her assigned patients.
  • Examination of patients, formulation differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
  • Interpretation of examination findings and test results, and implementation of treatment plans.
  • Determine need for consultation and assist in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
  • Approve/disapprove subspecialty referrals.
  • Answer patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
  • Provide primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
  • Provide appropriate military specific documentation such as (but not limited to) narrative medical summaries for Medical Evaluation Boards and medical profile paperwork.
  • The Chief, Flight Medicine Clinic will make specific duties/patient care assignments. All inpatients will be admitted as per the local MTF instructions.
  • Be capable of adequately diagnosing and treating a wide-range of adult acute and chronic diseases and injuries, including but not limited to, conditions of the:
    • Skin, Pulmonary System, Head, Gastrointestinal System, Eyes, Musculoskeletal System, Ears, Genitourinary System, Nose, Reproductive System, Throat, Lymphatic System, Neck, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Psychiatric and Behavioral Health.
  • Be capable of adequately diagnosing and treating a wide-range of pediatric (ages 2-18) acute and chronic diseases and injuries, including but not limited to, conditions of the:
    • Skin, Pulmonary System, Head, Gastrointestinal System, Eyes, Musculoskeletal System, Ears, Genitourinary System, Nose, Reproductive System, Throat, Lymphatic System, Neck, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Psychiatric and Behavioral Health, Well Child Checks, Normal Age Appropriate Development Assessments.
  • Have sufficient experience to be able to adequately perform medical procedures to include, but not limited to, the following:
    • Secure and maintain an adequate airway to include endotracheal intubation, Cardioversion of life threatening arrhythmias, Simple minor surgical procedures: punch biopsies, excision of skin lesions, Simple abscess incision and drainage, Nail trephination, Sling or swath injuries, Lumbar puncture, Suture simple laceration, Suture removal.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university.
  • Must possess and maintain current Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine is recommended OR must show proof of completion of any medical residency program and have a minimum of 3 years military Flight Surgeon experience.
  • Must have 3 years' experience in the last 10 years as a privileged flight surgeon at a US Military Installation.
  • Must have 35 hours per week of direct patient care over the past twelve (12) months.
  • Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Possess a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS) as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA).
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