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Physician Assistant – Aviation Medicine / Primary CareLocation: Little Rock AFB, ArkansasType: Full-TimePeriod of Performance: 11/01/2025 – 12/31/2026(Start date is a placeholder; the official start date will be confirmed once candidate packets are reviewed, interviews are completed, and an offer is extended.)
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMOne-hour uncompensated meal break (as determined by the clinical department)
As a Physician Assistant – Aviation Medicine, you will:
-Provide primary care and operational medicine services for flight and special duty personnel.-Perform comprehensive exams, diagnoses, treatment, preventive care, and health counseling.-Conduct occupational and flight medicine evaluations, including aeromedical dispositions.-Order diagnostic tests, interpret results, and coordinate consultations or referrals.-Administer immunizations, medications, minor procedures, and emergency care as needed.-Provide education and in-service training to other healthcare staff.-Serve as Primary Care Manager (PCM) for assigned patients.-Participate in Flight and Operational Medicine Working Groups, patient care conferences, and professional meetings.-Utilize electronic health record systems including MHS Genesis, ASIMS, AIMWTS, PEPP, and related platforms.-Maintain professional conduct as a contractor employee and properly identify as contractor personnel in all interactions.-Procedures you may perform include (but are not limited to):-Basic & Advanced Life Support, airway management, cardioversion-Minor surgical procedures (biopsies, lesion excision, abscess drainage, suturing)-Venous punctures, IV/IM/SC medication administration-Splinting, bandaging, and stabilization of traumatic injuries-Aeromedical dispositions, evaluations, and profiling for flight/special duty personnel
-Degree: Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA accredited program-Experience: Minimum 36 months as a PA, with 18–24 months in Family Health-Certification: NCCPA certified, with current maintenance of certification-Licensure: Current, full, active, unrestricted PA license-Life Support: Current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification-Security: Ability to pass a government background check/security clearance-Aviation Medicine Training: Completion of USAF-SAM Aerospace Medicine Primary Courses (AMP 101/201/202/301) or sister-service equivalent
Updated Resume – Highlighting relevant PA experience, including Flight Medicine, Primary Care, or Occupational Health.PA License – Copy of current, unrestricted license.Certifications: NCCPA – Copy of current certification BLS – Copy (AHA or ARC only)Education: Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies – Diploma or transcript copy.Aviation Medicine Training Documentation – Proof of completion of USAF-SAM Aerospace Medicine Primary Courses (AMP 101/201/202/301) or sister-service equivalent.Professional References – Minimum of 2 (Name, Title, Facility, Contact Info; preferably supervisors or managers).
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $64.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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