Mid Level Flight Surgeon Jobs
Mid level flight surgeon jobs go to physicians ready to take full ownership of flight medicine programs, mentor junior providers, and make independent aeromedical decisions under mission pressure. Openings run across Healthcare & Medical Services, Transportation & Logistics, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like Air Methods, PHI Air Medical, and CommonSpirit Health hiring at this level now.
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Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin 2450 Peoria, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHA Lifeline CCT Denver Metro
Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Provides direct patient care during air and ground critical care transport.
Responsibilities:
- Provides patient care during all phases of the transport from initial contact until care is relinquished to appropriate team member at the accepting medical facility.
- Documents patient assessment, evaluation, interventions, patient response to therapy, changes in condition, and procedures within the established timeframe. Participates in Pre and Post Transport briefings. Provides patient follow up to referral agencies.
- Ensures equipment is in working order, noting any discrepancies and ensuring steps toward resolution. Completes all required vehicle and equipment checklists.
- Collaborates across disciplines to drive success and improve outcomes. Provides safety and clinical education to referring facilities and EMS agencies as needed. Active participant in safety, education, quality, and outreach.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Required Licensure/Certification: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and Colorado EMT-P certification at hire. Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C). Valid driver's license.
- Tracked by the department: Other state licenses as required for service area within six (6) months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and any one of the following: Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support). Relevant license and certifications as determined at position level.
- Minimum Experience: 3 years of paramedic experience.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Mid Level Flight Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level flight surgeon job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight cases where you managed an aeromedical program, made independent disposition decisions, or led occupational health initiatives without close supervision. Tailor your application to show breadth across aviation medicine, flight physiology, and human performance. Employers at this level want someone who can step in and run a flight medicine shop, not just staff it.
Which companies hire mid level flight surgeons?
Companies hiring mid level flight surgeons right now include Air Methods, PHI Air Medical, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from defense contractors, federal aviation agencies, commercial airlines, and aerospace operators that maintain dedicated flight medicine programs requiring experienced, credentialed physicians.
Are there remote mid level flight surgeon jobs?
Yes, though most flight surgeon work is operationally tied to a base, fleet, or flight crew. About 0% of mid level flight surgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve telehealth consultation, aeromedical records review, or policy and standards work rather than direct aircrew evaluation.
How do I move up to a mid level flight surgeon role?
The path runs through expanding your scope beyond routine flight physicals into full aeromedical case management, special issuance advocacy, and human performance consultation. Earning an aerospace medicine board certification and logging independent duty time are the clearest signals of readiness. Demonstrating that you drove outcomes, not just completed tasks, is what distinguishes a mid level candidate from someone still at the junior stage.
Which industries hire the most mid level flight surgeons?
Mid Level flight surgeon roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Transportation & Logistics, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, regulated aircrew populations that require continuous aeromedical oversight, disposition authority, and experienced physicians who can interface directly with safety and operational leadership.