Physician - Flight Medicine

Overview

ERP International is seeking a Flight Medicine Physician for a full-time position in support of the 56th Medical Group, Luke AFB AZ.   Apply online today and discover more about this outstanding employment opportunity.  www.erpinternational.com

 

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense job satisfaction and pride ERP Employees have in caring for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans!

* Excellent Compensation!

* Malpractice Insurance Provided!

* Outstanding Ancillary Support Staff!

 

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hour shift between 7:30am and 5:30pm, with a one hour lunch break.

No Call

No weekends or holidays

 

Job Specific Position Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

 

• Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with 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, 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 as well as 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 participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols.

 

The duties for each qualified HCW are as follows:• Be capable of adequately diagnosing and treating a wide-range of adult acute and chronic diseases and injuries and Mental Health conditions considered appropriate for Primary care. Simple minor surgical procedures:Punch biopsiesExcision of skin lesionsSimple abscess incision and drainageSuture simple lacerationSuture removalCryotherapyNebulizer treatmentCultures (throat, wound)Clearing of ears by flush techniqueReduce simple dislocations and fractures, when appropriateBandaging of sprains, minor burns, and minor lacerationsAdminister intravenous, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications as appropriateStabilize and evaluate cervical spine injuries as appropriateSplint and stabilize traumatic injuries to extremities• The flight medicine physician shall 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 cFlight Medicine physician will become the primary care manager (PCM) for a panel of patients with an expectation of 80 appointments per week or current guidance. 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 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.• 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 ot