Physician - Flight Surgeon

Physician- Flight Surgeon **40-hour work week. Monday - Friday position, no on-call, Patients are pilots or Active Duty**

About Decypher

Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We provide our services globally to Federal, Commercial, Local and State clients. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in the success of Decypher and our clients. Working at Decypher is not a job, but a career where your talent and energy is respected, and you can personally make a difference. Decypher invites you to join our professional team. Decypher is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/D/V).

Duties/Responsibilities:

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 Medicine Clinic will assign specific duties/patient care assignments, and other duties deemed necessary. All inpatients will be admitted as per the local MDS instructions. Diagnose and treat a wide range of adult (Active duty or pilots) acute and chronic diseases and injuries including but not limited to conditions of the: Skin, head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, spine, cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, gastrointestinal system, musculoskeletal system, genitourinary system, reproductive system, lymphatic system, central nervous system, endocrine system, psychiatric and behavioral health. 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.

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  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. Afterhours coverage will only be provided if requested by local authorities and written into local contract. Conduct special operational evaluations and determinations, including (but not limited to): PHA for flyers/special duty

  
  

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required. (This is vital to protect the interests of Decypher and to be a fine print for the organization and its employees that there may be other duties and responsibilities within the position that may arise progressively during the nature of employment).

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

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  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).

  
  
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  Must have completed clinical internship and residency.

  
  
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  Fellowship training preferred.

  
  
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  Must have a minimum of 35 hours of direct patient care in the past year

  
  
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  must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in the last 10 years having served as a privileged flight surgeon at a US Military installation, with experience in: - U.S. military medical standards to conduct special operational evaluations, including (but not limited to):

  
  
  
  
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    PHA for flyers/special duty personnel, initial certification exams for flying/special duty applicants

    
    
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    Aeromedical disposition for flying/special operational duty.

    
    
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    Conducting adaptability rating assessment for military special duty applicants.

    
    
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    Applying medical, fitness and profiling standards IAW AFIs 48-123, 36-2905 and 10-203 (including profiling and duty restrictions as Profile Officer).

    
    
  
  
  
  

Certifications:

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  Evidence of Approved Continuing Medical/ Health Education.

  
  
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  Possess and Maintain current BLS. The card must display the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or Military Training Network emblem. Web-based classes do not meet required standards.

  
  

Board Certification:

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  Current board certification in Aerospace Medicine is highly recommended.

  
  
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  If not, board certified in Aerospace Medicine, then must show proof of completion of any medical residency program and must have a minimum of 5 years of U.S. military Flight Surgeon experience.

  
  

Licensure/Registration:

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  Possess and maintain current U.S. Medical License.

  
  
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  Possess and maintain current NPI Certification/Registration.

  
  
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  Must be able to locate, interpret and apply current regulations.

  
  

At Decypher we believe that diversity fuels innovation by using the strengths of individual differences. Therefore, we strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment. Decypher is fully committed to a program of equal opportunity for all applicants and employees and will actively carry out all federal and state regulations and executive orders. We apply our equal opportunity policy to all employment decisions.

This position is not authorized for remote/telework