Occupational Medicine Physician
About The Position
RieLes Group is seeking two Occupational Medicine Physicians to provide Occupational Medicine Services 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 supporting workplace health, safety, and mission readiness. The position is onsite, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding Federal holidays. It is a full-time government contract opportunity with a base year and option years. At least one of the two physicians must meet the stated Occupational Medicine qualifications. The second physician’s occupational board certification or specialty may be reviewed for a case-by-case waiver by the appropriate government authorities; a board-certified Family Practice physician may be considered if the required waiver is granted. Clinical privileging through the 75th Medical Group, credential verification, screening, and a favorable Tier 1 background suitability determination are required before or as a condition of practice and employment.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an approved medical school; required for at least one of the two physicians.
- Master’s degree in Public Health or Occupational Health (MPH/MOH); required for at least one of the two physicians.
- Residency in Occupational Medicine or Aerospace Medicine; required for at least one of the two physicians.
- Board certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine; required for at least one of the two physicians, subject to the stated case-by-case waiver provisions for the second physician.
- 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 and applicable AF Form 1540 and clinical privilege documentation before initiating practice.
- Credentials must pass primary-source verification and required screening.
- Favorable suitability determination following a required Tier 1 background investigation for healthcare workers under the contract.
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.
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.
- Perform physical examinations of the external ear canals and tympanic membranes and manage cerumen when clinically indicated.
- Provide objective medical documentation for workplace restrictions or removals and workers’ compensation determinations when medically warranted.
- Perform authorized fitness-for-duty examinations.
- 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.
- Complete required clinical privileging and applicable clinical privilege documentation before initiating practice.
- Maintain current BLS certification.
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Job Type
Full-time
