Critical Care Medicine Physician

U.S Air Force; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force seeks a Critical Care Medicine physician to provide life-saving care for critically ill or injured patients, with a focus on rapid identification and treatment of life-threatening conditions.

You’ll examine, diagnose and treat patients using surgical and nonsurgical approaches, and coordinate care in high-stress environments. Training and education pathways transform you from civilian medicine to Air Force leadership.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries by surgical and nonsurgical means
• Prepare and review case histories and obtain data through interviews, test results and examination findings to prescribe treatment
• Treat patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhages, respiratory failure and other complications

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree

Job description

SERIOUS CARE FOR THE SERIOUSLY ILL

When patients are in a severe or unstable condition, they require constant, specialized care. Responsible for making life-and-death decisions, Air Force Critical Care Medicine physicians provide comprehensive care for critically ill or injured patients. Trained to quickly identify and treat symptoms, these specialists prevent further medical complications to help critical care patients on the road to recovery.

What you’ll do

• Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries by surgical and nonsurgical means
• Prepare and review case histories and obtain data through interviews, test results and examination findings to prescribe treatment
• Treat patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhages, respiratory failure and other complications

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

Officer Training School

5.5 weeks

Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine