About the opportunity
This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner specializing in Aerospace Medicine within the CO MED DET, National Guard. The role focuses primarily on administrative medical assessments and readiness functions, including conducting specialized aeromedical physical exams and monitoring aircrew health and safety.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range: $99,800 – $129,742 per annum.
Who can apply?
- Must have experience or knowledge in military medical organizational structure, policies, and procedures for reviewing records/referrals and determining aeromedical and operational dispositions.
- Must have experience or knowledge of pharmaceuticals to prescribe medication for medical readiness in support of deployments.
- Must have experience assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medication for specified illnesses within scopes of practice.
- Must have experience identifying medical problems and determining appropriate actions, including referrals to attending physicians.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing and maintain rapport with patients and their families.
- Ability to teach patients healthy regimens and responsibilities for wellness.
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System.
Required documents
- Current Resume (must include name, phone number, email, and experience documented with mm/yy to mm/yy dates).
- DD-214 (member 4 copy) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (if claiming Veterans' Preference).
- VA Disability Letter (if claiming 10-point veterans' preference or higher).
When to apply
- Application closing date: 2026-09-10 at 11:59 PM (EST).
How to apply
- Create and log into a USAJOBS account.
- Click 'Apply' to access the online application.
- Upload a current resume and all other required supporting documents.
- Complete the online application and the Occupational Questionnaire.
- Review the application package and include personal information as appropriate.
- Submit the application by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Licensed Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners.
- Candidates with knowledge of military medical organizational structures and operational dispositions.
- Those experienced in prescribing medication for medical readiness and deployments.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is heavily focused on administrative medical assessments and readiness functions rather than general clinical practice.
- Male applicants born after 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a stable, full-time government position ideal for a medical professional who enjoys the specialized field of aerospace medicine and ensuring aircrew health and safety.
Our take
Experienced PAs or NPs with a military medical background are strong fits for this readiness-focused role in Colorado.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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