Physician (Direct Hire)

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 171,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

NASA Johnson Space Center seeks an experienced undersea and hyperbaric medicine physician to support health care of astronauts and personnel in support of human spaceflight programs.

Role emphasizes expertise in health and performance in altered pressure environments with responsibilities for existing and future programs; a strong medical background is required.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent from a US/Canada school.
• Degree accredited by AMA/AAMC/LCME/COCA or recognized accrediting body.
• Foreign degree requires equivalency evaluation and USMLE/ECFMG where applicable.
• Degrees must be from accredited institutions and completed within the accreditation window.
• US citizenship or equivalent; secret clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on human health in altered pressure environments for current and future spaceflight programs.

Skills

Undersea medicine

Space medicine

Clinical decision making

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
• Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA Johnson Space Center seeks an experienced undersea and hyperbaric medicine physician to serve within the Space and Occupational Medicine Branch supporting health and medical care of astronauts and other personnel in support of existing and future human spaceflight programs.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert on various aspects of human health and performance in altered pressure environments for existing and future human spaceflight programs.

Requirements & Education

Basic Requirement: You must have successfully completed a degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.

This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

OR Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.

Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. U.S.

degrees must have been awarded from colleges or universities that are accredited by recognized accrediting organizations. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs.

These education credentials must be deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $170618 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.