Nurse Practitioner - Flight Medicine - Dayton, OH

Overview

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

• 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.