Flight Physician (Contract/Per Diem)

Who We Are Looking For

Aery Aviation is looking for a Flight Physician with the following qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Unrestricted medical license in the State of Ohio; licensure in additional transport states or eligibility via the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in emergency medicine, critical care, or a related acute care specialty
• Current BLS and ACLS provider certification required; PALS required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire per Medical Director direction
• Trauma course certification (ITLS or PHTLS) preferred; specific requirement to be determined by Medical Director
• Prior fixed-wing or rotor-wing air transport experience preferred
• Working knowledge of flight physiology, altitude-related patient considerations, and the physiologic stressors of the transport environment
• Ability to function independently in an austere, resource-limited environment with minimal direct supervision

What You Will Be Doing

Pre-Transport

1. Reviews all available patient information prior to transport acceptance, including medical history, current diagnoses, active medications, vital signs, and relevant diagnostic results
2. Confirms transport appropriateness in coordination with the Medical Director or designee and the referring provider
3. Participates in pre-transport crew briefing, including patient condition, anticipated clinical challenges, contingency planning, and safety considerations
4. Conducts or reviews equipment and medication checks to confirm the medical bag and aircraft medical configuration are stocked, functional, and appropriate for the patient's acuity and anticipated interventions
5. Reviews and confirms all required transport documentation is initiated prior to departure, including consent forms, transport orders, and patient care record

In-Flight Patient Care

1. Provides direct patient care throughout the transport as the clinical crew member of record, operating within the scope of approved offline protocols and Medical Director-issued standing orders
2. Conducts a comprehensive patient assessment at the initiation of transport and reassesses at defined intervals or with any change in patient condition
3. Manages all aspects of patient care in-flight including but not limited to airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, IV access, medication administration, ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and emergency intervention
4. Administers medications safely and in accordance with approved protocols, including verification of drug, dose, route, and patient identity prior to administration; documents all medications administered with time and patient response
5. Operates and interprets all transport monitoring equipment including cardiac monitor, pulse oximetry, capnography, non-invasive and invasive blood pressure monitoring as applicable to patient condition and aircraft configuration
6. Applies sound clinical judgment in managing unanticipated patient deterioration or emergent events during transport, initiating contact with medical control when indicated and within communications capability
7. Maintains situational awareness of the transport environment at all times, including altitude effects on patient physiology, aircraft pressurization status, oxygen supply, and estimated time to destination
8. Adheres to all flight safety protocols including sterile cockpit requirements during critical phases of flight, weight and balance considerations, and proper securing of all equipment and the patient
9. Defers to the pilot-in-command on all matters of flight safety without exception

Post-Transport

1. Provides a complete and accurate verbal & written handoff to the receiving care team at the destination facility, including patient history, clinical course during transport, interventions performed, medications administered, and any changes in condition
2. Completes all required patient care documentation in full prior to departure from the receiving facility or within the timeframe specified in documentation policy, including but not limited to the patient care report, medication log, and any required state or regulatory forms
3. Participates in post-transport debriefing with the crew when indicated, particularly following high-acuity transports, adverse events, or near-misses
4. Restocks the medical bag and aircraft medical supplies following each transport in accordance with the restocking protocol; documents any controlled substances used and ensures proper chain-of-custody documentation is completed before the next mission
5. Reports any equipment malfunctions, supply discrepancies, or safety concerns to the Clinical Supervisor or Medical Director promptly following the transport

Education & Training

• Completes all required initial orientation training prior to functioning as an independent transport crew member, including specific protocols, equipment operation, aircraft familiarization, flight safety, and emergency procedures
• Completes all required annual continuing education and skills verification as defined by the Medical Director and Clinical Supervisor, including but not limited to BLS/ACLS recertification, protocol updates, and competency evaluations
• Participates in scheduled education events, case reviews, simulation exercises, and in-services as directed
• Maintains personal clinical currency in acute care medicine and remains familiar with current transport medicine literature and practice changes relevant to the program's scope of care

Quality & Compliance

• Participates in the QA/QI program by submitting complete and accurate transport documentation that enables clinical case review
• Cooperates fully with any case review, peer review, or adverse event review initiated by the Medical Director or Clinical Supervisor
• Maintains compliance with all applicable Ohio EMS regulations, HIPAA requirements, DEA controlled substance requirements, and Aery policies and procedures at all times
• Discloses any changes in licensure status, certification lapses, or clinical concerns to the Clinical Supervisor or Medical Director immediately upon awareness

Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only.
They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.

If this opportunity excites you, come join our team! 

For Aery Aviation, the question isn’t: “Can we?” When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, “How can we do this?” and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity. It’s not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.

Our Benefits
We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at www.aeryaviation.com.
 
Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.