What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Flight Medicine - Dayton, OH position at Prime Physicians?
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner - Flight Medicine
Location: 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio 45433
Tentative Start Date: 22 February 2026
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 0715–1615 (8-hour shift with 60-minute unpaid lunch); 40 hours/week
Qualifications
Location: 88th Medical Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio 45433
Tentative Start Date: 22 February 2026
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 0715–1615 (8-hour shift with 60-minute unpaid lunch); 40 hours/week
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in nursing. Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Experience in Flight Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or Operational Medicine.
- Experience supporting active-duty, aviation, or military populations.
- Familiarity with medical readiness evaluations, physical, and duty-related health assessments.
- Experience working in a military treatment facility (MTF) or federal healthcare environment.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state or territory.
- Certified in the specialty as a Nurse Practitioner by ANCC or AANP or Other nationally recognized certifying body appropriate to the specialty
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or Red Cross) required
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) required.
- DEA registration required.
- Other Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required.
- Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in support of Flight Medicine and Operational Medical Readiness, in accordance with privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
- Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, screenings, and examinations for routine, acute, and chronic conditions affecting aviators and operational personnel.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage common acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions, and minor injuries within established clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and Air Force policies.
- Perform occupational and preventive health services, including physical, immunizations, health risk assessments, and medical readiness evaluations.
- Promote health maintenance, disease prevention, and mission readiness through patient education, counseling, and evidence-based practice.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, flight surgeons, nurses, medical technicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participate in staff meetings, case discussions, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education activities.
- Ensure compliance with infection control standards, patient safety protocols, and universal precautions.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation in Government electronic health record systems.