Now Hiring — NAS Jacksonville & Kings Bay, FL
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Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville and associated Naval Branch Health Clinics (NBHC Jacksonville, Mayport, Kings Bay GA, Albany GA) • USGP is hiring across 12 positions under this federal contract — details for each below.
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Positions under this contract
Every role applies through the same two-minute form — each Apply link pre-fills the position for you.
Optometrist (Refractive)
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0700 and 1700; 8.5-to-9-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch; max 80 hours per 2-week period; no holidays, no on-call
Licensure & Certifications
- State optometric therapeutic licensure or equivalent
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- DEA registration required
Experience
- 1 year of refractive surgery and refractive laser experience within the last 5 years in a refractive surgery center (LASIK, PRK, ICL, SMILE)
- Two letters of recommendation written within the last two years, at least one from a supervisor
What You'll Do
- Perform refractive surgery co-management: preoperative exams, routine postoperative management, and management of postoperative complications
- Perform full optometric workups: visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, visual fields, corneal topography, pachymetry, slit lamp and funduscopic exams
- Diagnose and treat routine optometric and ocular problems, including emergency eye care for trauma or pathology
- Provide pre-op and post-op care for LASIK, PRK, SMILE, RLE, and ICL patients
- Provide dry eye treatment including punctal plugs, Meibomian gland expression, and LipiFlow procedures
- Refer surgical or complex cases to the appropriate medical specialty
- Assist in training and evaluating ophthalmology residents and students
- Document findings, medications, and assessments in the patient record per clinic protocols
Optometrist (NH Jacksonville and NBHC Jacksonville)
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0700 and 1700; 8.5-to-9-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch; max 80 hours per 2-week period; no holidays, no on-call
Licensure & Certifications
- State optometric therapeutic licensure or equivalent
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- DEA registration required
Experience
- Minimum 12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months as an Optometrist in a hospital or treatment facility performing advanced optometry procedures and refractive surgery care
- Two letters of recommendation written within the last two years, at least one from a supervisor
What You'll Do
- Diagnose and treat routine optometric and ocular problems through external and internal evaluation of the eye
- Treat common visual disorders via examination, contact lens prescription, vision training, and pharmacological means
- Provide emergency eye services on an outpatient basis
- Perform refractive surgery co-management including pre- and post-op care for LASIK, PRK, and ICL patients
- Promote preventive and health maintenance eye care through education and counseling
- Technically guide other health care professionals and assist in processing limited duty boards for active duty members
- Refer patients requiring surgery or specialty services and request consultations as indicated
- Document all findings, medications, and assessments per clinic documentation protocols
Ophthalmology Technician/Technologist
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0700 and 1700; 8.5-or-9-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-or-60-minute lunch; max 80 hours per 2-week period; no holidays, no on-call
Licensure & Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- Two years of experience within the past three years assisting with corneal refractive surgeries (PRK, LASIK), patient selection, and refractive surgery patient care
- Two letters of recommendation from practicing ophthalmologists, physicians, or optometrists, at least one from a physician supervisor, written within the preceding two years
What You'll Do
- Perform pre-op, surgical, and post-op refractive surgery care: auto-refraction, keratometry, refraction, motility tests, tonometry, pupillometry, glare and wavefront testing
- Prepare the refractive surgery suites, calibrate excimer and femtosecond lasers, and assist the surgeon during PRK, LASIK, and SMILE procedures
- Administer vision therapy programs prescribed by the optometrist/ophthalmologist
- Direct patient flow, obtain histories, arrange tests and admissions, and triage walk-in, emergency, and telephone patients
- Decontaminate and prepare surgical instruments for sterilization; assist with minor office surgery and laser treatments; scrub or circulate in the main OR as required
- Enter data into AHLTA, CHCS, and outcome databases; prepare procedure charts
- Maintain exam room supply inventory and clean/restock the surgical suites
- Complete certification training on each laser used in the Ophthalmology Department
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Schedule: 24/7 coverage, Monday-Sunday including holidays, supplementing active-duty Navy CRTs; 8.5-hour or 13-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch; approximately every other weekend; evening/night/weekend/holiday shifts rotated equitably; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Licensure & Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- Minimum one year of full-time experience as a CRT within the last three years
What You'll Do
- Administer all types of respiratory care and draw blood as directed by the Respiratory Therapist (Advanced) or physician
- Set up, operate, and maintain ventilators, nebulizers, oxygen therapy systems, humidity/aerosol therapy, and sterilizers
- Administer prescribed medical gases and aerosolized drugs; perform airway management, chest percussion, and postural drainage; obtain arterial blood gases
- Perform patient assessments and monitoring; teach breathing exercises and make therapeutic recommendations
- Perform quality assurance testing, cleaning, sterilization, and packaging of respiratory equipment
- Identify changes in patient clinical status, contraindications, and adverse reactions and report them
- Change nebulizers on wards and reset oxygen flow as prescribed
Medical Laboratory Technologist (NBHC Mayport)
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0700 and 1700, plus some weekends/holidays 0800-1200 on rotation with other technologists; 8.5-to-9-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch; schedule adjusted within same 2-week period to stay under 80 hours
Licensure & Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- One year of experience within the last 36 months
- Two letters of recommendation from practicing providers, supervisors, or program administrators, written within the preceding two years
What You'll Do
- Perform laboratory testing in compliance with College of American Pathologists quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and safety standards
- Enter and certify laboratory results into Laboratory Information Systems
- Set up and monitor quality controls, troubleshoot and maintain testing instruments, and perform proficiency testing for national accreditation
- Review test findings, verify validity and accuracy of results, and take corrective action on QC failures
- Assist medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, and corpsmen with laboratory policies and procedures
- Perform or assist with difficult or unusual tests and act as a resource to laboratory and medical staff
- Communicate with providers and administration on laboratory services and quality improvements
Phlebotomy Technician (Registered/Certified)
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0630 and 1630 and Saturday 0730-1230; 8.5-to-9-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch; Saturday rotation approximately every other weekend, offset within the same 2-week period; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Licensure & Certifications
- Current certification/registration as a Phlebotomy Technician from the American Society of Clinical Pathology OR as a Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) from American Medical Technologists
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- One year of full-time experience within the last three years as a registered/certified Phlebotomy Technician
What You'll Do
- Draw blood and perform phlebotomy-related front desk administrative and clerical procedures; document all samples per lab SOPs
- Respond effectively in emergency patient situations following established protocols
- Practice aseptic technique and comply with infection control guidelines for handling and disposal of infectious waste
- Maintain supply inventory and cleanliness of the front desk and phlebotomy area
- Operate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and MHS Genesis; maintain DoD email
- Document patient care accurately and timely; participate in performance improvement meetings
- Participate in the Family Advocacy Program as directed
Physician Assistant (NBHC Kings Bay and NBHC Jacksonville - Occupational Medicine)
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0600 and 1800; 8.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-minute lunch; max 80 hours per 2-week period; no holidays, no on-call
Licensure & Certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- DEA registration required
Experience
- Minimum one year of full-time experience within the last three years in an Occupational Medicine setting
- Two letters of recommendation from practicing physicians or peers, written within the preceding two years
What You'll Do
- Provide physician assistant services within granted privileges
- Order diagnostic tests as applicable
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals according to the MTF formulary
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine (NH Jacksonville Emergency Room)
Schedule: 24/7 ER coverage between 0001 and 2400, Sunday-Saturday including holidays; 8.5-to-12-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch; max 160 scheduled hours per 4-week period; 96 overage hours available for continuity of care; designated mission essential
Licensure & Certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- DEA registration required
Experience
- Minimum one year of experience within the last three years as a Physician Assistant in an Emergency Room setting
- Two letters of recommendation from practicing physicians or peers, written within the preceding two years
What You'll Do
- Provide emergency medicine physician assistant services within granted privileges, supplementing active-duty Navy providers
- Order diagnostic tests as applicable
- Prescribe pharmaceuticals according to the MTF formulary
- Manage and continue patient care until proper turnover to the ER attending physician when a shift runs over
Sonographer (Ultrasound) Technologist
Schedule: Monday-Friday between 0730 and 2400; 8.5-hour (30-min meal) or 9-to-11-hour (60-min meal) shifts; max 80 hours per 2-week period. On-call rotation about every five weeks: nights 2300-0700 weekdays and 24-hour weekend/holiday coverage, pager response within 15 minutes, report within 45-60 minutes if called back; 584 call-back hours (2-hour minimum per call-back)
Licensure & Certifications
- Current post-primary Sonographer certification/registration (S-ARRT) OR Diagnostic Medical Sonographer certification/registration (ARDMS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- Two letters of recommendation from practicing physicians, supervisors, or program administrators, written within the preceding two years
What You'll Do
- Perform a full range of diagnostic ultrasound exams: obstetrical, pelvic, abdominal, thoracic, small parts, pediatric/neonatal, vascular, endovaginal, and intraoperative
- Operate scanners, probes, pulse/color Doppler, and PACS equipment per department protocols
- Position and prepare patients, explain procedures, and alleviate patient concerns
- Identify abnormalities and anatomic variants during scanning and determine the need for additional views
- Advise the radiologist of results with a preliminary diagnosis and flag scans needing immediate attention
- Perform daily warm-up and quality control checks; maintain, clean, and stock ultrasound equipment
- Assist with interventional techniques and localize fluid for paracentesis/thoracentesis as required
- Institute emergency resuscitation measures when needed
Physician Extender (PA/NP) - Dermatology and NBHC Jacksonville PDHRA
Schedule: NBHC JAX/Deployment Health: Monday-Friday between 0730 and 1630; NH JAX Dermatology: Monday-Friday between 0700 and 1730; 8.5-or-10.5-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch; max 80 hours per 2-week period; PDHRA role may travel to branch clinics or Battalion Aid Stations; no holidays, no on-call
Licensure & Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- DEA registration required
Experience
- Dermatology Clinic: one year of full-time experience within the last three years as a PA or FNP in a dermatology setting
- NBHC Jacksonville Clinic: one year of full-time experience within the last three years as a PA or FNP in a primary care setting with an adult patient population
- Two letters of recommendation from practicing providers, supervisors, or program administrators, written within the preceding two years
What You'll Do
- Dermatology: diagnose and treat conditions such as acne, atopic and contact dermatitis, psoriasis, tinea, onychomycosis, actinic and seborrheic keratosis; identify melanoma, BCC, and SCC
- Dermatology: perform procedures including cryosurgery, shave and punch biopsy, simple wound closure, and Kenalog injection of keloids
- PDHRA: perform deployment health screenings using DD Forms 2900/2795/2796, assess results, treat, and refer patients
- PDHRA: emphasize mental health treatment including PTSD and combat-related psychological symptoms per Deployment Health Clinical Center guidelines
- PDHRA: conduct outreach to line commanders and returning units, provide educational briefings, and perform case management for follow-on care
- Order diagnostic tests, modify health care plans, and participate in follow-up
- Participate in care review meetings and provide monthly in-service training to staff
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist (including weekend/holiday coverage)
Schedule: MRI Technologist: Monday-Friday between 0730 and 2400 and 0800-1630 on observed federal holidays; 8.5-to-9-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch; max 80 hours per 2-week period. MRI Coverage: Saturdays, Sundays, and MLK/Presidents/Labor/Columbus/Veterans Day, two shifts per day (0700-1600 and 1500-2400), 8.5-hour shifts
Licensure & Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- Minimum one year of full-time experience as an MRI Technologist within the last three years
- Two letters of recommendation from practicing physicians or radiologic supervisors, written within the preceding two years
What You'll Do
- Perform a full range of MRI procedures and position patients as prescribed by the radiologist or senior MRI technologist
- Explain procedures to patients and answer relevant questions
- Perform daily warm-up and quality control checks per manufacturer recommendations
- Maintain, clean, and stock MRI equipment; recommend repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded
- Differentiate artifacts from pathology, program examination equipment, and set scanning techniques
- Institute emergency resuscitation measures when needed
Certified Medical Assistant (NBHC Kings Bay, Mayport, Albany, Jacksonville, and NH Jacksonville Family Practice)
Schedule: NBHC Mayport: Mon-Fri 0700-1700 plus Saturday 0730-1230 (about every other Saturday, offset in the same 2-week period); NH JAX and NBHC Kings Bay: Mon-Fri 0700-1700; NBHC Albany: Mon-Fri 0730-1600; NBHC Jacksonville (Deployment Health): Mon-Fri 0730-1630; 8.5-or-9-hour shifts with uncompensated 30-or-60-minute meal; max 80 hours per 2-week period
Licensure & Certifications
- Certification as a medical assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants OR registration by American Medical Technologists OR American Registry of Medical Assistants OR National Center for Competency Testing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience
- Minimum one year of full-time experience in the last three years as a CMA in an outpatient family practice or primary care setting
- Two letters of recommendation from practicing providers, supervisors, or program administrators, written within the preceding two years
What You'll Do
- Assist providers during exams and with patient flow; transport patients between clinical areas
- Administer medications after physician verification and instruct patients about medications
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic lab tests, draw blood, and start IVs
- Operate equipment such as automatic BP monitors, nebulizers, 12-lead EKG, electronic thermometers, IV pump setup, and tympanometry
- Obtain medical records, lab and x-ray results; verify provider signatures and diagnoses before returning charts
- Notify patients of lab and test results as directed; answer phones and transcribe messages
- Complete MTF in-service training for IV placement, blood administration, and immunization administration before assignment of those duties
- Coordinate with other departments and participate in inventory procedures
Requirements for all positions on this contract
- U.S. citizenship required
- SF-85 questionnaire and electronic fingerprinting; security investigative package takes roughly 6-8 weeks; appointment with the MTF Security Manager
- Basic Life Support (BLS) per the basic contract; additional certifications as listed per position
- Health documentation before starting: immunizations, annual vaccinations, TB screening, Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination, N95 mask fitting, physical examination; required tests at contractor expense, not performed in the MTF
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry); Command Orientation up to 40 hours plus ~24 hours information systems orientation (CHCS, AHLTA, MHS Genesis, ADS), completed within 60 days
- Annual DOD/Command training: fire, safety, infection control, family advocacy, CBRNE, sexual harassment, bloodborne pathogens
- Credentialing package (non-privileged or privileged as applicable) due 60 days before placement; clinical competency within past two years required for privileged providers
- Personal services arrangement; MTF supervises; may be reassigned to any location within a 50-mile commuting radius with two weeks notice
- Compensated for unplanned facility closures (personal services)
- Compliance with Executive Order 12731 ethics rules, station regulations, and no use of government resources for personal business
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