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Remote Flight Surgeon Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview Nationwide Search - Incumbent can be located anywhere in the United States Seeking Surgeon ... flight routes and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft. #LI-REMOTE Equal ...

Leadership experience in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) or Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers ... Must be able to engage in extensive travel as set forth above, including driving a car to remote ...

While this is a remote position not located at a physical Medtronic site, the candidate hired will ... Keeping non usage and flight usage for products to a minimum level * Providing field service and ...

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How much do remote flight surgeon jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote flight surgeon in the United States is $158,510.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $158,500.00 and $158,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Flight Surgeon vs Remote Aerospace Medicine Physician?

AspectRemote Flight SurgeonRemote Aerospace Medicine Physician
CredentialsMedical degree, FAA certification, aerospace medicine certificationMedical degree, aerospace medicine certification, FAA certification
Work EnvironmentSupport for aviation and space missions, often in remote or clinical settingsResearch, policy, and clinical support in aerospace environments
Employer & IndustryAirlines, NASA, military, aerospace companiesGovernment agencies, research institutions, aerospace industry

Remote Flight Surgeons and Remote Aerospace Medicine Physicians share similar credentials and work within the aerospace industry. The main difference lies in their focus: Flight Surgeons primarily support aviation and space missions directly, while Aerospace Medicine Physicians often engage in research, policy, and broader clinical roles related to aerospace health.

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Infographic showing various Remote Flight Surgeon job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $158,510 per year, or $76.2 per hour.

Surveyor - Ambulatory Care MD

Remote

Joint Commission
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

$171K/yr

Other

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Job description

Overview
Nationwide Search - Incumbent can be located anywhere in the United States
Seeking Surgeon or anesthesiologist with experience working in an Ambulatory Surgical Center or Office-Based Surgery setting.
The Ambulatory Care Surveyor- MD surveys ambulatory organizations throughout the United States within the full scope of the Joint Commission's Ambulatory Programs. Applies systems analysis skills and inductive reasoning skills to determine ambulatory and imaging centers' degree of compliance with applicable standards and functionality of care delivery systems. Engages health care organization staff in interactive dialogues on standards-based issues in health care in to assess compliance and to identify opportunities for improving compliance. Prepares management reports that clearly link individual standards deficiencies with potential systems vulnerabilities and related organization risk points. Effectively communicates this information to health care organization leadership in a constructive and collegial style that leads to a meaningful and inspirational customer experience. Participates in other Joint Commission activities as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy. Current professional licensure in related discipline is required at the time of hire, and Board Certified with a minimum of five years of experience working in an ambulatory care setting. Experience must include three years of direct clinical experience and two years in management and or quality improvement. Certification requirement: You must hold a CPHQ certification (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) through National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) at time of hire or attain within one year of hire.
Additionally, current knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation process is required. Experience working in an ambulatory surgery or office-based setting preferred. This highly visible and challenging role requires strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, expertise in interviewing and laptop/tablet proficiency. Must be able to lift 25 lbs., climb stairs, work in settings with infectious diseases, and travel nationwide 100% of work time. Ideal candidates will have experience in a culturally diverse work environment. Must be available to provide monthly availability and work one, two or three weeks per month.
Candidates interested in part time positions must be available to work two weeks (.48 FTE) or three weeks (.7 FTE) per month and must provide two or three weeks of availability for scheduling purposes.
Physical Abilities:
  1. Must be able to observe, in real time and without slowing or otherwise interrupting the progress of all applicable types of ongoing health care treatment (e.g., including emergency treatment, treatment during weather and other extreme situations, etc.).
  2. Standing for long periods of time, walking lengthy distances, lifting, climbing, stooping, pulling, and pushing to adequately inspect and observe all medical facilities, equipment and procedures, such as emergency exit procedures, remote storage facilities, any areas where cleanliness may affect the possibility of infection, medical equipment, etc., including the following activities:
  • walking up and down stairways (e.g., to test escape routes, assess safety of emergency exits, regulatory compliance, etc.);
  • Must be able to engage in extensive travel as set forth above, including driving a car to remote locations, flying on small airplanes and into small airports, traveling in all types of weather conditions, etc.

***We are currently interviewing/hiring for our orientation classes in September/October 2026***
Due to extensive travel requirements, candidates must be located within approximately 50 miles of a major commercial airport with direct access to domestic and/or international flight routes and facilities capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft.
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Equal Opportunity Field
We offer a comprehensive benefit package. For a complete overview of our benefits package, please visit our Joint Commission Career Page
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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USD $171,000.00/year
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USD $171,000.00/year