Occupational Health Physician

Vail Health Private • Vail, CO

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About The Position

Provides comprehensive services functioning as an independent healthcare provider.

Requirements

• 3 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution is required
• Federal DEA certification; Medical Specialty license or certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty required
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff office credentialing and privileges required

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes or administers pharmaceuticals, other medications, immunizations, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Provides health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Monitors patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments, and explains procedures and test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees