Occupational Medicine Physician

RieLes Group•Hill Air Force Base, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RieLes Group is seeking two Occupational Medicine Physicians to support Occupational Medicine Services (OMS) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The clinic supports the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, subordinate commands, tenant organizations, federal and NAF employees, and Active Duty personnel who receive occupational and environmental health medical examinations. Physicians provide occupational medical care, examinations, evaluations, and consultation in support of workplace health, safety, and mission readiness. The role is onsite at Hill Air Force Base and follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding Federal Holidays. This is a full-time government contract position consisting of a base year plus option years. Clinical privileges through the 75th Medical Group must be completed before practice begins. Credentials are subject to primary-source verification and required screening. A Tier 1 background investigation and favorable suitability determination are required. Current BLS certification must be maintained.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an approved medical school.
At least one of the two physicians must have a master's degree in Public Health or Occupational Health (MPH/MOH).
At least one of the two physicians must have completed a residency in Occupational Medicine or Aerospace Medicine.
At least one of the two physicians must be board-certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine.
Current physician license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Federal DEA registration.
State controlled-substance registration, when applicable.
National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, which must be maintained.
Completion of required clinical privileging through the 75th Medical Group before initiating practice.
Required AF Form 1540 and applicable clinical privilege documentation.
Successful primary-source credential verification and required screening.
Tier 1 (T1) background investigation and favorable suitability determination.

Nice To Haves

A board-certified Family Practice physician may be considered for the second physician position if the appropriate government authorities grant the required waiver of occupational board certification or specialty requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses.
Perform OSHA expanded-standard physical examinations and occupational health examinations.
Conduct occupational, periodic, pre-placement, TDY, PCS, deployment, comparison, and fitness-for-duty examinations as required.
Review and interpret workplace exposure information, COHER requirements, OEHED data, and OEHME requirements.
Review and interpret abnormal radiology, EKG, pulmonary function testing, and laboratory results.
Provide patients with appropriate follow-up guidance based on examination and test results.
Evaluate employees referred for job-related hearing concerns.
Perform medical evaluations related to temporary or permanent duty limitations and potential removal from hazardous noise environments.
Provide clinical consultation and documentation supporting hearing-conservation actions.
Conduct physical examinations of the external ear canals and tympanic membranes and perform cerumen management when clinically indicated.
Provide objective medical documentation for workplace restrictions or removals and workers’ compensation determinations when medically warranted.
Perform fitness-for-duty examinations when authorized.
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the applicable electronic health record.
Collaborate with the IOEMC, COM, PA, nursing staff, audiology personnel, Public Health, Bioenvironmental Engineering, safety personnel, and other OMS staff.
Maintain required clinical privileges and comply with applicable Air Force, DoD, OSHA, and Hill AFB requirements.