Medical Care Specialist

• Maintain clinical privileges at the 6th Medical Group Medical Clinic (MacDill AFB) and conducts medical readiness exams and evaluations, while delivering limited sick call services to sustain competency and privileges.
• Support medical readiness reporting through analysis of tracking systems such as LIMDU and MRRS, advising the Force Surgeon on medical evacuation and treatment planning for exercises and operations, and participating in medical site surveys while coordinating with host nation facilities and organizations.
• Provide recommendations on the use of TRICARE and other authorized services for MARCENT personnel, guiding the dissemination of disease surveillance and medical intelligence data to planners, and supporting engagement with partner organizations such as the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center and Tricare Overseas.
• Maintain required Continuing Medical Education (CME).

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• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
    • Master's degree is preferred.
  • The educational background provides the required knowledge in the clinical field to manage medical conditions, support readiness exams, and advise on evacuation and treatment planning.
• Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted):
  • Must be a board-certified medical professional and have current, acceptable credentials for a Physician Assistant (PA-C), Nurse Practitioner (NP-C or DNP), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Medical Doctor (MD).
  • Must hold a current board certification and active state license in the State of Florida.
  • Must have current, unrestricted medical licensing in the United States required for credentialing and exercising independent clinical privileges. 
  • Must be certified by a nationally recognized board and certifying organization, which includes, but is not limited to the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
  • Must have completed training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or another care specialty and meet all Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements, as mandated by licensure and credentialing standards; this ensures an ongoing competency in clinical practice and an alignment with evolving DOD medical policies and practices.
• Experience: 
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in clinical or healthcare practice, including at least 2 years in a military setting required.
  • Experience with military medical readiness and operational medicine, which is essential for advising on evacuation/treatment plans, conducting site surveys, and integrating with host nation and joint medical facilities.
  • Experience must also include familiarity with TRICARE, DHA policies, and military medical intelligence systems, which is critical for guiding MARCENT personnel on available services, disseminating health surveillance data, and coordinating with agencies such as BUMED, DHA, and the CENTCOM Surgeon Group
• Security & Background Check: 
  • U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 
• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements, reflected of CDC guidelines.