Clinic Medical Director in Edwards, California at HSG, LLC
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Job Description
Join a team supporting the future of aerospace innovation at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center.
Herndon Solutions Group (HSG) is seeking an experienced Medical Director (MD/DO) to support Occupational Health Services operations at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), a world-renowned aerospace research and flight test facility. This unique role combines occupational medicine, aviation medicine, emergency response, workforce wellness, and operational leadership in support of personnel engaged in cutting-edge aerospace research and mission operations.
This is not a traditional clinic environment. The Medical Director will serve as a trusted clinical leader supporting workforce health, operational readiness, and safety in direct support of NASA’s research and flight missions.
This position is contingent upon contract award. The anticipated contract start date for this position is October 1, 2026.
General Description
The Medical Director serves as the lead physician for the Health Unit and works closely with NASA leadership, occupational health staff, environmental health professionals, and operational teams to ensure compliance with NASA procedural requirements, OSHA standards, FAA regulations, and occupational medicine best practices.
This role provides clinical leadership, occupational medicine oversight, aviation medical support, emergency response guidance, and quality assurance for a multidisciplinary occupational health program supporting NASA personnel, contractors, and mission operations.
This is a highly visible role requiring strong clinical judgment, operational awareness, leadership capability, and the ability to support a dynamic aerospace and research environment.
How You Will Fulfill Your Mission
Clinical & Occupational Medicine Oversight
- Serve as the designated Medical Director for the Occupational Health Clinic.
- Perform occupational and preventive medical examinations in accordance with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPR 1800.1), OSHA standards, and applicable regulatory guidance.
- Conduct and oversee:
- Occupational medical examinations
- FAA First, Second, and Third Class aviation medical examinations
- NASA aviation medical certifications
- DOT/FMCSA medical certifications
- Qualified Non-Crewmember (QNC) evaluations
- Medical surveillance examinations
- Travel medical clearances
- Assess and manage occupational injuries and illnesses within clinic capabilities.
- Provide urgent/emergent medical assessment and stabilization until transfer to higher levels of care.
- Review diagnostic testing and laboratory results and direct appropriate follow-up care.
- Provide medical direction and clinical oversight to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, nursing staff, and other licensed medical personnel.
Aviation & Aerospace Medicine Support
- Perform NASA and FAA aviation medical certification examinations.
- Prepare aeromedical summaries and waiver documentation for presentation to NASA Aerospace Medicine Boards.
- Evaluate medical qualification for flight status and non-crewmember participation.
- Serve as a technical medical resource regarding aerospace medicine and occupational health matters.
Emergency Response & Operational Support
- Participate in medical emergency response activities and emergency preparedness exercises.
- Respond to on-site medical emergencies in accordance with NASA emergency response procedures.
- Support mass casualty, disaster response, and pandemic preparedness operations.
- Participate in aircraft mishap exercises, emergency drills, and after-action reviews.
Program Leadership & Compliance
- Ensure clinic operations comply with NASA, OSHA, FAA, FMCSA, and applicable federal/state regulations.
- Develop and maintain standing medical orders, protocols, and clinical procedures.
- Participate in medical quality assurance and peer review activities.
- Support audits, inspections, accreditation activities, and corrective action implementation.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within NASA electronic health record systems.
- Coordinate with NASA leadership and Occupational Health Program stakeholders on operational and medical matters.
Health Promotion & Wellness
- Support wellness initiatives, preventive health activities, and employee education campaigns.
- Provide oversight related to Fitness Center medical clearance activities and AED program support.
- Participate in health promotion events, screenings, and occupational health training initiatives.
The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.
Why We Value You
- You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
- You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
- You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
- You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
- You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
- You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.
Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement Notice:
Candidates who do not currently possess all required certifications at the time of application must be able to successfully obtain and maintain all required certifications no later than October 1, 2026, in accordance with contract requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
- Active, unrestricted medical license in California or ability to obtain and maintain California medical licensure within required timeframe.
- FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) certification required or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
- Minimum of 5+ years of clinical experience.
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Experience interpreting occupational health testing including audiometry, spirometry, EKGs, and medical surveillance data.
- Strong understanding of OSHA, FAA, FMCSA, and occupational medicine standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a highly regulated federal environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certification in Occupational Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or related specialty.
- Prior NASA, DoD, military, federal, or aerospace industry experience.
- Experience supporting emergency preparedness and incident response operations.
- Experience supervising or leading multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and occupational health databases.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
- Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours.
- Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.