Physician (Aviation Medicine) - Oklahoma City, United States - Department Of Transportation
Description
Summary
Serves as a Physician (Aviation Medicine) within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI), Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM-300), Case Review and Appeals Branch (AAM-320). The Office of Aerospace Medicine develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.
Duties
Examines, processes, and adjudicates applications for Airman Medical Certificates and any supporting medico-legal and privacy documents submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Title 14 Part 67 Code of Federal Regulations. Performs multiple and varying assignments under the limited direction of a supervisor. The Physician works with AEO-003 which requires a Secret Clearance.
Serves as the primary point of contact for other division Medical Officers and Legal Instruments Examiners in the review of airmen's applications for medical certification under the special issuance program. Reviews medical certification cases for special issuance, both new and renewals, which are referred by a designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). Determines the disposition of requests for special issuance and referred appeals case. This disposition includes granting or denying certification, affirming validity of certificate issued, or requesting additional medical information. Institutes follow- up procedures using criteria approved by the Federal Air Surgeon (FAS) if sufficient medical information is not available to substantiate the issuance or denial.
Applies experience and expert knowledge of the principles, concepts, and theories in public health and their application to broad-based populations screening. Adjudicates cases of issuance or denial that have been appealed by airmen. Determines if the records support the previous action taken, if additional information is needed, or what action is required. Provides guidance to regional flight surgeons (RFSs) and center Physicians in the determination and certification of airmen's medical qualifications. Instructs RFSs and center Physicians in the
appropriate certification actions for special cases referred for adjudication.
Collaborates in collecting data from medical records received such as data comparing accident reports with corresponding airmen medical files, data reflecting the quality of AMEs' performance, and other material which is needed for program studies and reports. Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The Physician represents the FAA and the Office of Aviation Medicine as an authoritative contact on health, medicine, medical programs and activities. Participates in consultant group meetings as required and assures that necessary medical information is available. Ensures that administrative requirements of the group are accomplished between meetings. Attends meetings of other governmental and non-governmental medical groups, and other professional and technical bodies, to represent the agency in the exchange or development of information relating to the medical certification programs of the FAA.
Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. The Physician often develops new policies, procedures, and approaches, taking into consideration FAA policies, seasoned professional judgment, and government-wide regulations. Collaborates with other division Physicians in developing revisions of policies and procedures to improve quality and effectiveness of the medical certification program and to develop recommendations for modifying medical standards prescribed by Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Participates in comprehensive surveys concerning medical systems in the fields of research, standards, certificate validation, aircraft accident investigation, and other programs, which may use the medical records repository for source information.
Establishes and maintains contact with professional medical groups, both civilian and military, and attends meetings of these groups to exchange information on current developments related to aviation medicine.
Performs other duties as assigned.