Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Edwards AFB, California, United States

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support Occupational Medicine services at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This position plays a critical role in protecting and promoting workforce health through occupational health programs, medical surveillance, preventive care, injury management, and aerospace medicine support. The selected candidate will provide clinical services for federal employees, contractors, and specialized aviation personnel while supporting NASA and Air Force medical operations in a dynamic research and flight-test environment.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Conduct occupational medical examinations, including job certification, respirator clearance, and fitness-for-duty evaluations.
• Perform medical surveillance examinations for employees exposed to occupational hazards, including audiometric, respiratory, and chemical exposure monitoring programs.
• Administer Department of Transportation (DOT/FMCSA) medical examinations and maintain Medical Examiner certification requirements.
• Support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) First, Second, and Third Class medical certification examinations.
• Conduct travel medical evaluations and provide medical clearances for domestic and international assignments.
• Evaluate and treat occupational illnesses and workplace injuries while ensuring appropriate documentation and case management.
• Support NASA pilot and aerospace medical programs through examination support, medical reviews, and qualification assessments.
• Participate in medical emergency response activities, providing Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) interventions as required.
• Review occupational audiograms and assist with hearing conservation program requirements.
• Deliver health promotion initiatives, wellness campaigns, vaccinations, screenings, and educational outreach programs.
• Provide occupational health training on topics such as bloodborne pathogens, hearing conservation, and workplace health hazards.
• Maintain compliance with federal regulations, NASA requirements, OSHA standards, and occupational medicine best practices.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education and Certifications:
  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of California.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • CAOHC Certification (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation)
  • Completion of NIOSH-approved Spirometry Training Course
  • Registered FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner

• Required Experience and Competencies:
  • Experience in occupational medicine, employee health, aerospace medicine, military medicine, or related clinical settings preferred
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FAA, and federal occupational health regulations
  • Experience supporting federal agencies, NASA, Department of Defense, or aerospace organizations
  • Familiarity with medical surveillance programs and occupational health compliance requirements
  • Experience supporting aviation medicine or flight-related medical evaluations

Position Pay Range

$150,000 - $195,000 USD