Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories for NASA employees and contractors.
• Provide acute and chronic care management, including injury treatment, illness diagnosis, and follow-up care utilizing critical care experience when necessary.
• Administer injections, perform suturing, and manage IV infusions with precision and adherence to sterile techniques.
• Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic and eClinicalWorks to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently.
• Cookordination with multidisciplinary teams for specialized services such as dermatology procedures like dermal fillers or esthetic laser treatments, as well as telehealth consultations.
• Manage urgent care cases including triage assessments, airway management, and emergency response protocols aligned with Level I Trauma Center standards.
• Support occupational health initiatives by conducting drug testing (including botulinum toxin treatments), workplace injury evaluations under workers' compensation law, and health coaching for lifestyle improvements.
• Aid in medical documentation for CPT coding and ICD-10/ICD-9 coding to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Participate in clinical research projects related to aerospace medicine or other specialized fields such as infectious disease care or dementia care.

Requirements

• Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license with current certification to practice in the designated jurisdiction of California.
• Basic Life Support (certified by the American Heart Association)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (certified by the American Heart Association)
• Certified by the CAOHC (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation)
• Completion of the NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) Spirometry Course
• Certified, and Registered as an FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) Medical Examiner.
• Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques including sonography and laboratory specimen collection/processing.
• Hands-on skills in suturing, phlebotomy, sterile processing, and aseptic technique are essential.
• Ability to handle complex patient cases involving pain management, behavioral health issues, or post-operative recovery using evidence-based practices.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education on topics such as nutrition, medication administration.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards to ensure patient privacy and data security.