Physician Occupational Medicine

Yale New Haven Health•Fairfield, CT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Why Choose Yale New Haven Health? Excellent work environment – Flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too. Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system! Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team. Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless. Benefits- Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions. Employment Perks- Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physician. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of CT
Maintain appropriate Board Certification
Maintain a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substances Registration Certificate
Maintain State of CT Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners
Maintain membership in the Medical Staff of Yale NHH in the appropriate section or one of the Yale NH Health System affiliates
Board Certified in one of the following: internal medicine, Emergency medicine, family practice or occupational medicine
Experience in Occupational medicine
Appropriate training to satisfy requirements to work in an urgent care facility as determined by Yale NHH or its affiliates
Clinical skills commensurate with this position
Expected to support marketing efforts for the department
Expected to visit client companies as needed
May be required to practice Occ Med and or urgent care at a company's work site
Available to offer recommendations on policies and procedures related to employee and employer health issues on or off site
Versed in all aspects of "walk in" or urgent care medicine

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years experience in the practice of occupational medicine
3 years in urgent care or emergency medicine is desired with the emphasis on actual hands on patient care
Experience in team leadership
Supervising PAs and APRNs would be a plus
Further certifications unique to Occupational Medicine may be required per the Medical Director Occ Health Services such as MRO or FMCSA certifications

Responsibilities

Provides patient care services
Assesses workplace injuries or illnesses.
Supports the leadership team at the assigned work place
Works with the site lead nurse to attain the most efficient and highest quality Occ Health office.
Supervision of Physician Assistants and or APRNs, resident physicians, medical students and other Paraprofessional health care students
While on duty supervises PAs and APRNs under his or her charge.
Participates in educational activities related to departmental needs.
Maintains MRO certification and FMCSA certification per departmental needs.
In addition to clinical shifts, the per diem Occ. Health physician will participate in other departmental activities as required by the Medical Director Occ Health Services.
Designated committee meetings (intra/extramural)