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JOB TITLE: Aerospace Medicine Physician
JOB LOCATION: NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL
Job TYPE: Regular
Full Time
JOB
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
WHERE TO
APPLY: imssfl.com
IMSS is seeking an
experienced Aerospace Medicine Physician for a challenging and unique
opportunity to work at NASA’s premier multi-user spaceport located at Kennedy
Space Center, Florida.
This dynamic position
works directly with the IMSS medical team in the rapidly developing government
and commercial aerospace industry.
This is a full-time
position with full benefits, paid time off, paid holidays and company profit
sharing.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports
the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Office of Medical Branch physicians to
carry out projects and assignments
Writes
and monitors Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Plan for KSC
Supports
crewed space launch activities
Develops
and monitors simulations for continued launch team readiness
Provides
mentorship and evaluations of visiting resident and medical student education
Supports
crew quarters, BDCF (Baseline Data Collection Facility) and astronaut launch activities,
as requested by NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) and KSC medical operations.
Supports
human research within the BDCF or other NASA-approved area, as requested
Participates
and fulfills roles as described in the EMS Plans during missions
Coordinates
Spaceflight Medical Operations checklist items
Serves
a Point of Contact (POC) and leads in various capacities for mission-related
meetings
Interact
with other agencies on behalf of Kennedy Space Center NASA
Supports
RehabWorks with medical administrative duties as a delegate of authority for
Occupational Medical Director, as required
REQUIRED
CLINICAL ABILITIES:
Examines patients and determines appropriate plain radiological
imaging and clinical laboratory tests
Interprets test results, evaluates examination findings, formulates
patient management plans, and communicates such to the patient and appropriate
NASA representatives
Determines the need for and assist in specialized medical care and
treatment
Performs physical examinations as part of the pre-employment,
periodic and occupational health surveillance programs
Maintains currency in Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac
Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support or equivalent (i.e. Pre-Hospital
Trauma Life Support)
Maintains familiarity with all emergency procedures and applicable
medical operating instructions, policies and instructions.
Maintains a full working knowledge of applicable medical
standards.
Provides medical care with limited equipment, supplies, and personnel
at remote sites as required
Provides diagnosis and care on the basis of medical history,
physical examinations, and diagnostic tests
Directs patient-care activities of nurses, technicians, and other
assigned staff
Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through
interviews
Refers to private physicians those injuries or illnesses, which
will require time off from work, specialty medical care, or extended follow up
Monitors exercise electrocardiographic testing as part of the
physical examination program
Serve as interface with local private physician for referral of
patients and interchange of information important to patient health and safety
Maintains familiarity with all emergency procedures and medical
operating instructions and policies
Assists in active implementation of company initiatives to ensure
compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JCAHO and other mandated regulatory or conformance
regulations/standards
Performs other assigned departmental operations to maintain
workflow
Participant
in KSC Medical Educations Programs:
Manages and coordinate functions
to provide 4-wk rotations to medical school students and residents
Provide lectures in pertinent
topics
Provide facility briefings
Act as mentor to students and
residents
Provides oversight with projects
initiated by students and residents
Provides evaluations at the end
of the rotation
Serves
and supports Biomedical Research Lab
Initiates
research projects that fit within the scope of the mission
Produces
abstracts and papers to relevant research
MD/DO
degree from an accredited Medical/osteopathic school
Residency
in Aerospace Medicine or related field (EM, IM, FP)
Minimum
of three years of experience in the field Aerospace Medicine, Flight Surgeon, or
Emergency Medicine
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:
Physicians
providing Aerospace Medicine services shall meet all State of Florida licensing
requirements and can be licensed in any U.S. State initially.
Selected candidate will require
State of Florida License to perform Clinical Occupational functions. If
selected candidate does not possess current State of Florida License on date of
hire, they will be required to apply and obtain State of Florida license before
being assigned clinical duties.
BLS, ACLS, Board Certification
preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May
be requested to manage Aerospace nurses, office administrator, and/or other
clinical personnel, as designated.
May
be requested to serve as the Delegate of Authority for the Occupational Medical
Director, as designated
Working Conditions:
Ability
to work without limitations or restrictions in varied conditions, including
indoors, outdoors, climb stairs and fly in helicopters
Must
thrive in a team atmosphere and effectively work with all levels of employees
General
office environment
May
require lifting of patient-loads and bending for confined spaces
Complies
with all Company safety policies and site-specific safety procedures
Participates
in and supports the IMSS safety program
Ensures
safe operating conditions within area of responsibility
Identifies
potential hazards, concerns, and safety incidents and reports to supervisory
personnel
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
IMSS is a drug-free workplace.
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