Physician - Flight Surgeon - Decypher

Physician- Flight Surgeon

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 assets 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).

Qualifications:
• Degree/Education (5.2.4): Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy(D.O.). Must have completed clinical internship and residency. Fellowshiptraining preferred.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Evidence ofApproved Continuing Medical/ Health Education. Possess and Maintain currentBLS. The card must display the American Heart Association, the American RedCross or Military Training Network emblem. Web-based classes do not meet required standards.

**40-hour work week & Monday - Friday position, no on-call**

Experience: The applicant must have a minimum of 35 hours of direct patient care inthe past year. Applicant 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 experiencein: - U.S. military medical standards to conduct special operational evaluations, including (but not limited to) PHA for flyers/special duty personnel, initial certification exams for flying/special duty applicants. - Aeromedical disposition for flying/special operational duty. - Conducting adaptability rating assessment for military special duty applicants. - Applying medical, fitness and profiling standards IAW AFIs 48-123, 36-2905 and 10-203
(including profiling and duty restrictions as Profile Officer).

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 5 years of U.S. military Flight Surgeon experience.

Licensure/Registration: Possess and Maintain current U.S Medical License.Possess and Maintain current NPI Certification/Registration. HCW Duties (5.1 Task 1): The duties for the HCW are as follows:The applicant must be able to locate, interpret and apply current regulations. The flight medicine physician shall provide health care to US and FMS members and their families assigned to the Flight Medicine Clinic, Occupational Health Clinic, or other civilian Flight Medicine physician positions as defined by the COR. 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 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 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. Perform medical procedures and maintain certification where appropriate to include, but not limited to, the following: basic life support, secure and maintain an adequate airway, toinclude endotracheal intubation, cardioversion of life threatening arrhythmias, 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, nebulizer treatment, bladder catheterization, cultures (throat, wound), remove ocular, nasal and ear foreign bodies, clearing of ears by flush technique, reduce simple dislocations and fractures, when appropriate, bandaging of sprains, minor burns, and minor laceration, 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 extremitie, review, interpret, and act upon medical surveillance data relating to the Occupational Health program.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.

• 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