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The Community - Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, NV
Everyone at Nellis Air Force Base plays a vital role in molding its aerial forces into the "toughest kid on the bloc." The work is hard, the hours are sometimes long, and temperatures soar during the summer months. In spite of that, Nellis AFB and the Las Vegas Valley are wonderful places to live and work. Las Vegas has some of the best entertainment and recreation in the world including fishing, water sports, canyons, and mountains, which are only a short drive away. And nothing can be the pride of being a member of the busiest air combat base in the world.
Learn more about the Nellis AFB from their website available here.
Explore more of the never-ending excitement of Las Vegas on their website located here.
Airport Information: A short 7 miles away from the Nellis AFB is the McCarran International Airport (also known as the Harry Reid International Airport) where you can fly to 153 destinations with 32 airlines in scheduled passenger traffic. Be sure to visit their official website here to learn more.
About the Facility - Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (Nellis AFB)
Nellis Air Force Base, a part of the United States Air Force's Air Combat Command, is located approximately eight miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. The base itself coverts more than 14,000 acres, while the total land area occupied by Nellis, and its restricted ranges is about 5,000 square miles. An additional 7,700 miles of airspace north and east of the restricted ranges are also available for military flight operations. The Nellis work force of about 13,400 military, civilians and contractors makes it one of the largest single employers in Southern Nevada. The total military population numbers more than 40,000, including family members and military retirees in the area.
The Mike O-Callaghan Military Medical Center is comprised of around 1,400 personnel who are dedicated to providing preventive, emergency, and acute care services for approximately 22,000 active-duty personnel and their dependents. Health care services are also provided directly or coordinated for more than 40,000 retirees, their dependents, and other eligible beneficiaries on a space-available basis.
Facility Address: 4700 Las Vegas Blvd N, Nellis AFB, NV 89191
Aerial Flight Surgeon - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
Aerial Flight Surgeon - REQUIREMENTS
KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.
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Entertainment Capital of the World!
The Community - Nellis AFB - Las Vegas, NV
Everyone at Nellis Air Force Base plays a vital role in molding its aerial forces into the "toughest kid on the bloc." The work is hard, the hours are sometimes long, and temperatures soar during the summer months. In spite of that, Nellis AFB and the Las Vegas Valley are wonderful places to live and work. Las Vegas has some of the best entertainment and recreation in the world including fishing, water sports, canyons, and mountains, which are only a short drive away. And nothing can be the pride of being a member of the busiest air combat base in the world.
Learn more about the Nellis AFB from their website available here.
Explore more of the never-ending excitement of Las Vegas on their website located here.
Airport Information: A short 7 miles away from the Nellis AFB is the McCarran International Airport (also known as the Harry Reid International Airport) where you can fly to 153 destinations with 32 airlines in scheduled passenger traffic. Be sure to visit their official website here to learn more.
About the Facility - Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (Nellis AFB)
Nellis Air Force Base, a part of the United States Air Force's Air Combat Command, is located approximately eight miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. The base itself coverts more than 14,000 acres, while the total land area occupied by Nellis, and its restricted ranges is about 5,000 square miles. An additional 7,700 miles of airspace north and east of the restricted ranges are also available for military flight operations. The Nellis work force of about 13,400 military, civilians and contractors makes it one of the largest single employers in Southern Nevada. The total military population numbers more than 40,000, including family members and military retirees in the area.
The Mike O-Callaghan Military Medical Center is comprised of around 1,400 personnel who are dedicated to providing preventive, emergency, and acute care services for approximately 22,000 active-duty personnel and their dependents. Health care services are also provided directly or coordinated for more than 40,000 retirees, their dependents, and other eligible beneficiaries on a space-available basis.
Facility Address: 4700 Las Vegas Blvd N, Nellis AFB, NV 89191
Aerial Flight Surgeon - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)
- The Aerial Flight Surgeon shall provide outpatient health care to qualifying beneficiaries as scheduled by the Government.
- Care shall include but not be limited to continuing, comprehensive health maintenance.
- Will maintain a program of comprehensive health for the family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
- May become the primary care manager for a panel of patients. As a PCM, 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 differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
- Interpretation of examination findings and test results, and implementation of treatment plans.
- Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
- Approving/disapproving subspecialty referrals.
- Answering patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
- Providing primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
- All inpatients will be admitted as per the local MTF instructions.
- Be capable of adequately diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric and adult acute and chronic diseases and injuries including but not limited to the 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.
- Have sufficient experience to be able to adequately perform a range of medical procedures.
- Prepare records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures.
Aerial Flight Surgeon - REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Possesses a Doctor of Medicine degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy.
- Experience: Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency. Must have a minimum of 35 hours of direct patient care in the past year. Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the last 10 years having served as a privilege flight surgeon at a US Military installation.
- Licensure: Current, unrestricted medical license from any state.
- Board certification: 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.
- Life Support Certification: Possess current BLS, PALS & ALCS certifications.
- Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.
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