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Flight Surgeon - Physician

Location: Columbus, MS

Company: Decypher

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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.

DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking a Physician - Flight Surgeon for the Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS) at the Columbus Airforce Base in Columbus, Mississippi.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Clinical Care

• Examine patients, develop diagnostic plans, order and interpret tests.
• Implement treatment plans and determine need for specialist consultations.
• Approve or deny subspecialty referrals and perform case management.
• Provide primary and preventive care for active-duty personnel and families.
• Respond to patient phone consults with clinic staff assistance.
• Medical Procedures
• Maintain certification and perform procedures such as:
  • Basic Life Support, airway management (including intubation), cardioversion.
  • Minor surgical procedures (biopsies, lesion excision, abscess drainage).
  • Wound care, splinting, fracture/dislocation reduction, catheterization.
  • Administer IV/IM medications, nebulizer treatments, cryotherapy.
  • Foreign body removal (ocular, nasal, ear), ear irrigation.
  • Venipuncture and lab interpretation.
• Specialized Responsibilities
• Conduct operational evaluations (PHA, initial certification exams for flyers/special duty).
• Perform adaptability assessments and PRP/PSP determinations.
• Make aeromedical dispositions (waivers, DNIF/DNIC, DD Form 2992) per credentials.
• Apply medical and fitness standards per DAFMAN 48-123, DAFMAN 36-2905, AFI 44-133.
• Complete deployment health assessments and support occupational health programs.
• Administrative & Leadership
• Prepare records and reports per AFIs, DHA guidelines, and MTF instructions.
• Participate in meetings, safety reviews, and quality improvement activities.
• Serve as liaison between flying squadrons and medical services.
• Provide clinical advice and oversight for PHA and occupational medicine programs.
• Support committees and working groups as a medical advisor.
• Participate in mass casualty and disease containment exercises.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (required), ACLS/ALS and PALS (recommended, not required)
• 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 medical residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine,
  Emergency Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or Preventive Medicine from an approved
  school of medicine or osteopathy and must have a minimum of three years of U.S.
  military Flight Surgeon experience
• Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school recognized by one of the following:
  • Council on Medical Education (AMA)
  • Association of American Medical Colleges
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
  • Or another accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and ACGME.
• Foreign medical graduates must show equivalent education through:
  • Permanent ECFMG certification
  • Fifth Pathway Certificate (for Americans completing pre-med in the U.S.)
  • Or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 160 hours of direct patient care in the past year
• 3+ years as a privileged flight surgeon at a U.S. Military installation within the last 10 years
• Familiarity with:
  • U.S. military medical standards for operational evaluations (e.g., Preventive Health Assessment, initial certification exams)
  • Aeromedical disposition for flying/special duty
  • Adaptability rating assessments for special duty applicants
  • Applying medical and fitness standards per DAFMAN 48-123, DAFMAN 36-2905, and AFI 48-133
  • Providing primary care for active-duty personnel and families

US Citizenship and active NACI clearance required.

At Decypher we believe that equal opportunity 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 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 position is not authorized for remote/telework.

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