Per Diem Staff Physician

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Staff Physician in Occupational Health provides occupational health clinical services under the direction of the Medical Director of Occupational Health. Duties include administering employee-based medical surveillance programs; conducting pre-placement examinations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and return-to-work evaluations; and treating and managing work-related injuries and illnesses.

Requirements

Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines of Federal or state agencies governing safety programs.
Knowledge of conducting environmental health and safety audits.
Skill in listening to and synthesizing information and reaching sound conclusions.
Skill in analyzing data for trends and needs.
Skill in recognizing hazardous situations and taking appropriate corrective action.
Skill in maintaining proper records and documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, relate professionally and helpfully to others, and prepare and present reports to internal and external groups.
Ability to relate to a diverse population and maintain composure in difficult situations.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action using independent judgment and decision-making.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, faculty, students, and the public.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Must be unimpaired by drug or alcohol use and capable of performing the essential functions of the appointment while rendering medical services under contract.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Must possess the skills, knowledge, and ability essential to performing assigned duties successfully.
Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Orange County.
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an appropriately accredited school in the United States or Canada.
For a degree from a foreign medical school, must demonstrate equivalent education and medical knowledge through permanent ECFMG certification, a fifth pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
5–10 years of experience practicing Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide occupational health clinical services under the direction of the Medical Director of Occupational Health.
Administer employee-based medical surveillance programs.
Perform pre-placement examinations.
Conduct fitness-for-duty and return-to-work evaluations.
Treat and manage work-related injuries and illnesses.