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Flight Surgeon
Clearfield, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Aerospace Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Suisun City, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/25/18
The pilots, aircrews and missile crews of the Air Force work under stresses and conditions nobody else in the world experiences. It's the job of those in the Aerospace Medicine/Flight Surgeon field to care for them. These unique Airmen require unique primary care, preventative medicine and occupational medicine. As a member of this special team, you'll not only contribute to the health of the Air Force, but also to its supremacy in the skies.
•Conduct medical examinations and provide medical care for aircrews and missile crews
•Determine fitness for flying and special duties as well as evaluating living and working environments to detect and control health hazards
•Provide medical support to the line of the Air Force, including duty in all aspects of special operations
•Regularly participate in flying missions (of nearly all types of aircraft platforms) to observe and advise on aero-medical issues
•Develop and manage preventive medicine programs, including the education of flight personnel in healthy lifestyles
•Establish procedures for managing casualties in aviation accidents and other disasters
•Provide advice on aero-medical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap investigation boards
•Serve as the liaison between flying squadrons and medical services
•Commensurate salaries with additional pay on top of your commissioned pay
•Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
•An established practice in group clinic or hospital settings
•30 days of vacation a year with pay
•No malpractice insurance
•Educated and loyal patient base that will follow your treatment plans
•Opportunity for Advancement, we are rank based organization not seniority based. You will be limited only by your own ambition
•No overhead expenditures
•No staffing concerns, payroll headaches, tax issues, logistics and supply problems
•Managed patient loads
•Autonomy to prescribe treatment plans without the headache of dealing with insurance companies.
•Quench your thirst for adventure with worldwide travel
•Supervisory and leadership roles from the beginning
•Opportunity to focus on Research and other educational opportunities
•Complete other residencies or fellowships while serving without loss of pay
•State of the art equipment in state of the art facilities
•Retirement – If you choose to make the Air Force your first career, you’ll be eligible for our retirement plan after just 20 years—our non-contributory plan and our Thrift Savings Plan
For further information please contact TSgt Jacob Colon at [Register to View] />
•Conduct medical examinations and provide medical care for aircrews and missile crews
•Determine fitness for flying and special duties as well as evaluating living and working environments to detect and control health hazards
•Provide medical support to the line of the Air Force, including duty in all aspects of special operations
•Regularly participate in flying missions (of nearly all types of aircraft platforms) to observe and advise on aero-medical issues
•Develop and manage preventive medicine programs, including the education of flight personnel in healthy lifestyles
•Establish procedures for managing casualties in aviation accidents and other disasters
•Provide advice on aero-medical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap investigation boards
•Serve as the liaison between flying squadrons and medical services
•Commensurate salaries with additional pay on top of your commissioned pay
•Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
•An established practice in group clinic or hospital settings
•30 days of vacation a year with pay
•No malpractice insurance
•Educated and loyal patient base that will follow your treatment plans
•Opportunity for Advancement, we are rank based organization not seniority based. You will be limited only by your own ambition
•No overhead expenditures
•No staffing concerns, payroll headaches, tax issues, logistics and supply problems
•Managed patient loads
•Autonomy to prescribe treatment plans without the headache of dealing with insurance companies.
•Quench your thirst for adventure with worldwide travel
•Supervisory and leadership roles from the beginning
•Opportunity to focus on Research and other educational opportunities
•Complete other residencies or fellowships while serving without loss of pay
•State of the art equipment in state of the art facilities
•Retirement – If you choose to make the Air Force your first career, you’ll be eligible for our retirement plan after just 20 years—our non-contributory plan and our Thrift Savings Plan
For further information please contact TSgt Jacob Colon at [Register to View] />