MEDICAL DOCTOR

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

134d • $184,000 - $230,000

About The Position

The Physician in Occupational Health Services at Montefiore Medical Center is responsible for providing evidence-based direct patient care to healthcare workers and associates. The role requires collaboration with advanced practice providers and nurses, focusing on the identification, prevention, and management of work-related illnesses and injuries. The candidate must have a passion for caring for healthcare workers and a commitment to ongoing education in the field of Medical Center Occupational Health. Responsibilities include conducting medical evaluations, managing work injuries, and participating in health initiatives such as flu vaccination campaigns.

Requirements

• Must have enthusiasm for caring for healthcare workers and associates
• Knowledge about or willingness to continue education in Medical Center Occupational Health
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively partner with multiple departments including infection prevention and control, human resources, and environmental health and safety

Responsibilities

• Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests
• Analyze and interpret patients’ history, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
• Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and follow up-to-date professional practice guidelines
• Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries
• Provide medical screening for groups with exposures to hazards (infectious, chemical, or other hazards at work)
• Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized
• Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health or safety risks
• Evaluate an employee’s medical or psychological condition when there is reason to be concerned about impairment at work, including substance misuse
• Utilize Electronic Medical Records to full capability and follow MMC policy regarding record completion
• Supervise ancillary providers, teaching/supervision of NPs as needed
• Review of policies, Quality Improvement Initiatives, and committee participation as requested by the OHS senior medical director

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits available to employees
• Assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees