Occupational Health Physician

Valor Healthcare, Inc.•Kokomo, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Healthcare has expanded its services to the private sector through occupational clinics, partnering with companies like Stellantis. These clinics focus on preventing and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, conducting ergonomic evaluations, promoting holistic wellness, providing safety education, and implementing drug-free workplace programs. The goal is to minimize accidents and maintain employee health. For injured employees, the focus is on diligent recuperation to restore health and productivity at work.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in the State where assigned.
Three years of post-residency experience.
Knowledgeable in OSHA record keeping and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, or leading toward certification with three years of experience in Occupational Medicine.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Leader of their respective medical department.
Manage disability and workers compensation cases.
Respond to emergencies anywhere on the plant premises and participate in emergency drills.
Provide advisory and consulting services to Plant Management, Chief Physician, and Corporate Medical Operations.
Provide first-aid and emergency care for employees, contract employees, and visitors.
Provide care for occupational illness and injury.
Perform assessment and referral for other than minor occupational illness or injury care, in accordance with Workers’ Compensation and regulations.
Provide limited supportive care and/or referral for non-occupational medical conditions.
Conduct medical examinations including pre-placement physicals, transfer, fitness, return to work, termination, temporary/permanent disability determination, etc.
Conduct medical examinations or tests for monitoring occupational exposures.
Perform medical status evaluations to assist in the case management of compensable illness or injury claimants.
Perform medical status evaluations to assist in the case management of employees on extended (non-occupational) sickness disability leave.
Provide assistance and advisory services to Wellbeing, Health & Safety (WHS) and Managerial Personnel.
Administer immunizations.
Conduct epidemiological surveillance, alerting to and communicating observations of illness patterns or risks, and participating in health studies or trend analysis.
Coordinate with third-party vendors for wellness and health promotion services.
Perform other duties as assigned.