Neurologist – Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Neurologist – Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Work Location

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) USAF School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM) Dayton/Fairborn, Ohio

This position is primarily performed onsite at Wright-Patterson AFB. Remote or telework may only be considered as a contingency if a qualified onsite candidate cannot be sourced, after at least 30 days of documented recruitment/retention efforts, submission of a mitigation plan, and prior written Contracting Officer approval. Any approved remote arrangement may be revoked.

Position Details

• Citizenship Requirements:
  Must be a U.S. Citizen unless a written waiver is approved for applicable base, AFRL, or Government IT access requirements.
• Clearance Requirements:
  Tier 1 (T1)/SF85 background investigation for position-of-trust and access requirements. This is not a national-security clearance. The highest classification level identified for the position is Unclassified.
• Type of Employment:
  Full-Time
• Positions Available: 1 FTE
• Period of Performance:
  Reopening correspondence states a revised start date of September 30, 2026. Revised end dates are not stated in the provided information and should be confirmed. Original documents identified a base period of August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027, with an option period of August 1, 2027 – November 30, 2027.
• Estimate Pay: $123.63 per hour

Working Hours

Working hours are typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule may require flexibility based on mission needs. After-duty-hours work may be required for specific tasks or mission requirements.

Summary of Duties

The Neurologist will provide aeromedical neurology consultation, teaching, research, and professional advisory support for the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Neuropsychiatry Branch/Aeromedical Consultation Service.

The position focuses on occupational and aeromedical neurologic evaluation involving aircrew members, special-duty operators, and other Airmen. The Neurologist will independently review clinical records, provide expert consultations and recommendations, summarize complex clinical cases, collaborate with other branch personnel, participate in teaching activities, and support scientific and statistical investigations.

The Neurologist will also assist with literature reviews, professional discussions, research planning, presentations, and other activities supporting the aeromedical mission while maintaining appropriate protections for HIPAA- and IRB-sensitive information.

Qualifications (Copies of all applicable certifications, licenses, and resumes must be forwarded with your application.)

• Must be a fully licensed Neurologist.
• Must hold current American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) board certification in Neurology.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience.
• Must maintain a permanent, full, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state or jurisdiction.
• Must satisfy applicable Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Group credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Must satisfy applicable The Joint Commission (TJC), MAJCOM Headquarters, and Headquarters U.S. Air Force credentialing/accreditation requirements.
• Must have experience working with U.S. Air Force, aviation, or special-duty personnel, or possess at least one (1) year of aeromedical neurology or equivalent occupational-health experience.
• Must possess strong clinical judgment and independent consultation skills.
• Must be able to conduct detailed neurologic medical-record and chart reviews.
• Must be able to analyze and summarize complex clinical information.
• Must be able to support instruction, lectures, professional presentations, and educational activities.
• Must be capable of participating in scientific, statistical, and research investigations.
• Must comply with applicable HIPAA, IRB, privacy, and information-security requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational and aeromedical neurologic chart reviews.
• Provide clinical consultations involving neurologic conditions and aeromedical concerns.
• Serve as an independent specialist supporting the Neuropsychiatry Branch/Aeromedical Consultation Service.
• Serve as an expert consultant and advisor on neurologic and…