PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER (AEROSPACE MEDICINE)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER (AEROSPACE MEDICINE), Position Description Number T5685000 and is part of the CO MED DET, National Guard.

This position is primarily for administrative medical assessments and readiness functions. 1. Experience and knowledge will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2.

An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below. 3.

It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of your knowledge or experience.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal knowledge or experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include your knowledge or experience in your resume. Must have experience or knowledge in each of the following: 1.

Experience working with or knowledge of military medical organizational structure, policies and procedures to review records/referrals and determine appropriate aeromedical and operational dispositions of line of duty and medical continuation determinations; separation history and physical exams; incapacitation pay; convalescent leave; and the need for disability evaluation system processing; flight and occupational exams and waivers.

2. Experience working with or knowledge of pharmaceuticals in order to prescribe medication required for medical readiness in support of deployments. 3.

Experience assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medication for specified illnesses in accordance with current modalities within scopes of practice and to recognize conditions requiring physical attention and intervention.

4. Experience identifying a medical problem and determining appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to an attending physician. 5.

Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain rapport with patients and their family members in order to facilitate health care counseling guidance and health maintenance instructions.

6. Ability to teach patients healthy regimen and responsibility required to achieve wellness. Major Duties:

Conducts specialized aeromedical physical exams, utilizing extended specialized training from successful completion of the Army Flight Surgeon Course and professional experience actively monitors assigned ARNG personnel to enhance aircrew health and safety and prepare/update case management records for personnel with flight duty, deployment, or fitness restrictions.

Obtains and maintains access to, training for, and provides clinically relevant input into Soldiers' electronic health care records - including MHS Genesis, MEDPROS, AERO, and the Centralized Aviation Flight Records System (CAFRS) - to complete Flying Duty Medical Examinations (Initial, long, short, Aeromedical summaries) for all applicants to US Army Aeromedical Activity (AAMA) and current aircrew members.

Keep Commanders appraised of Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operations Duty using DD Form 2992.

Maintains situational awareness of current Aeromedical Policy Letters (APLs), Aeromedical Technical Bulletins. Management of flight waivers and associated documents.

Coordinate care and specialized examinations to be conducted at Fort Novosel or other locations in support of aeromedical requirements.

Provide input on formulary medications including stockage levels, storage and reporting requirements, and surge requirements.

Coordinate maintenance of aeromedical records with aviation units and MEDDET teams.

Uses clinical skills and knowledge to complete comprehensive medical and physical assessments, and preventative medical services for assigned soldiers IAW with prescribed regulations, policies and orders.

Perform soldier evaluations including physical examinations to determine if the standards of AR 40-501 are met in response to Commander requests (e.g., Fit for Duty Evaluations, specialty exams for schools and positions).

Establish clear and concise communication with the referring provider as necessary. Ensure COCOM guidance criteria and waiver submission accordingly. Performs other duties as assigned.