Physician - Flight Surgeon

Matrix Providers•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Providers is hiring a Physician to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in Albuquerque, NM. The Physician will perform a full range of physician services by privileges granted by the MTF. Direct, perform or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities. Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges. Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling. Order diagnostic tests as applicable and request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated. Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures, and providing in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols. Must be able to locate, interpret, and apply current regulations including Medical Standards Directory, AFI 48-123, AFI 36-2905, AFI 10-203, DoD 5210.42R, AFMAN 13-501 and AFI 31-117. Provide health care to beneficiaries assigned to the Flight Medicine Clinic, Occupational Health Clinic, or other civilian Flight Medicine physician positions as defined by the MTF. These tasks include performing primary care and occupational health clinician duties and the associated administrative tasks. Care shall include but not be limited to continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and provision of medical care, including preventive medicine, behavioral health, occupational health, and community health. The civilian Flight Medicine physician may become the primary care manager (PCM) for a panel of patients. As a PCM, the flight medicine physician will be the primary person responsible for the management of the health and wellness of his/her assigned patients. Duties include: Examination of patients, formulation of differential diagnostic plans, ordering of appropriate diagnostic testing. Interpretation of examination findings and test results, and implementation of treatment plans. Determination of the need for consultation and assisting in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists. Approving/disapproving subspecialty referrals. Directing case management activities. Answering patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff. Providing primary and secondary preventive maintenance care. The Chief, Flight and Operational Medicine Clinic will assign specific duties/patient care assignments, and other duties deemed necessary. All inpatients will be admitted as per the local MTF instructions. Diagnose and treat 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/Behavioral Health. Perform medical procedures and maintain certification where appropriate. Civilian flight medicine physicians will not fly (as part of their duties) or participate in exercises beyond the scope of medical care specified in their privileges and/or credentials. They will not be utilized as Squadron Medical Element physicians. Credentialed civilian flight medicine physicians may respond to HAZMAT and in-flight emergencies. After hours coverage will be provided if necessary. Conduct special operational evaluations and determinations, including (but not limited to): Periodic Health Assessments for fliers and other special duty personnel. Initial certification exams for flying and other special duty applicants (including foreign military personnel attending US military training, initial health screening for foreign military personnel attending US military training). Conduct adaptability rating assessment for military special duty applicants. Make PRP/PSP determinations IAW DoD 5210.42R and AFMAN 10-3902. Make AUoF determinations IAW AFI 31-117. Aeromedical Dispositions: Civilian Flight Medicine providers will be allowed to make aeromedical dispositions ONLY if they meet the Qualifications criteria listed in the "Certifications" section. Aeromedical dispositions must be specifically listed on the Flight Surgeon’s credentials and privileges list, which requires initial review and approval by the MTF’s SGP. The term "aeromedical disposition" includes drafting and reviewing aeromedical waivers, approving DNIF/DNIC/DNIA, and return-to-fly DD 2992s. Exceptions to this policy require approval from AFMSA/SGPF. Civilian Flight Surgeons will be granted base-level waiver authority only on approval of MAJCOM/SGP. Apply medical, fitness and profiling standards IAW Medical Standards Directory and AFIs 48-123, 36-2905 and 10-203 (including profiling and duty restrictions as Profile Officer). Complete Deployment-Related Health Assessments and Mental Health Assessments IAW DHA policy.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
Graduate from an accredited medical school in the United States or Canada, or provide evidence of equivalency for foreign medical school graduates.
Board certified.
Successful completion of an internship and residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association.
At least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting after obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
Required documentation to demonstrate clinical competency within the past two years in the required clinical discipline.
Minimum of 35 hours of direct patient care in the past year.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in the last 10 years having served as a privileged flight surgeon at a US Military installation.
Experience in U.S. military medical standards to conduct special operational evaluations, including PHA for flyers/special duty personnel, initial certification exams for flying/special duty applicants.
Experience in Aeromedical disposition for flying/special operational duty.
Experience in Conducting adaptability rating assessment for military special duty applicants.
Experience in Applying medical, fitness and profiling standards IAW AFIs 48-123, 36-2905 and 10-203 (including profiling and duty restrictions as Profile Officer).
Experience in Providing primary care for active duty personnel and their family members.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
Secure and maintain an adequate airway, to include endotracheal intubation.
Perform cardioversion of life-threatening arrhythmias.
Perform simple minor surgical procedures: punch biopsies, excision of skin lesions, simple abscess incision and drainage, nail trephination, sling or swath injuries, suture simple laceration, suture removal, cryotherapy.
Administer nebulizer treatment.
Perform bladder catheterization.
Collect cultures (throat, wound).
Remove ocular, nasal and ear foreign bodies.
Perform clearing of ears by flush technique.
Reduce simple dislocations and fractures, when appropriate.
Perform bandaging of sprains, minor burns, and minor lacerations.
Perform venous punctures for lab studies and interpret results.
Administer intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications as appropriate.
Stabilize and evaluate cervical spine injuries as appropriate.
Splint and stabilize traumatic injuries to extremities.
Review, interpret, and act upon medical surveillance data relating to the Occupational Health program.

Nice To Haves

Current board certification in Aerospace Medicine is highly recommended.
If not board certified in Aerospace Medicine, then must show proof of completion of any medical residency program and must have a minimum of 3 years of U.S. Military Flight Surgeon experience.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of physician services by privileges granted by the MTF.
Direct, perform or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
Order diagnostic tests as applicable and request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures, and providing in-service training to clinic staff members.
Locate, interpret, and apply current regulations including Medical Standards Directory, AFI 48-123, AFI 36-2905, AFI 10-203, DoD 5210.42R, AFMAN 13-501 and AFI 31-117.
Provide health care to beneficiaries assigned to the Flight Medicine Clinic, Occupational Health Clinic, or other civilian Flight Medicine physician positions as defined by the MTF.
Perform primary care and occupational health clinician duties and the associated administrative tasks.
Provide continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care, including preventive medicine, behavioral health, occupational health, and community health.
Serve as the primary care manager (PCM) for a panel of patients, managing their health and wellness.
Examine patients, formulate differential diagnostic plans, and order appropriate diagnostic testing.
Interpret examination findings and test results, and implement treatment plans.
Determine the need for consultation and assist in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
Approve/disapprove subspecialty referrals.
Direct case management activities.
Answer patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
Provide primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
Diagnose and treat a wide range of adult acute and chronic diseases and injuries.
Perform medical procedures and maintain certification where appropriate.
Respond to HAZMAT and in-flight emergencies.
Provide after hours coverage if necessary.
Conduct special operational evaluations and determinations, including Periodic Health Assessments for fliers and other special duty personnel, and initial certification exams for flying and other special duty applicants.
Conduct adaptability rating assessment for military special duty applicants.
Make PRP/PSP determinations IAW DoD 5210.42R and AFMAN 10-3902.
Make AUoF determinations IAW AFI 31-117.
Make aeromedical dispositions (if qualified and credentialed), including drafting and reviewing aeromedical waivers, approving DNIF/DNIC/DNIA, and return-to-fly DD 2992s.
Apply medical, fitness and profiling standards IAW Medical Standards Directory and AFIs 48-123, 36-2905 and 10-203.
Complete Deployment-Related Health Assessments and Mental Health Assessments IAW DHA policy.
Prepare records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures.
Attend and participate in patient care reports, review meetings, patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities only to the extent that such attendance and participation is relative to assigned cases and/or performance of services.