Occupational Health Clinical Specialist (9155)

Occupational Health Clinical Specialist (9155)

The Occupational Health Clinical Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Authority's health, wellness and safety objectives through the coordination and performance of occupational and non-occupational health screenings, illness evaluation, drug screenings, wellness, first aid, disability management, and return to work evaluations.

Specific Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring the fitness for duty of the Authority's workforce, utilizing pre-placement examinations, return to duty examinations, periodic examinations, and other evaluations as needed in specific cases.
2. Providing support as needed for resolution of ADA, FMLA, Unemployment, Workers Compensation and FELA claims and any other medical matters.
3. Recommending and administering comprehensive wellness and preventive health programs, utilizing education, screening tests, immunizations, incentive-based behavior modification programs, coordination with the Authority's health insurance carriers and community resources, and volunteer employees.
4. Responsible for the medical recordkeeping system. Ensuring efficient and secure operation of the medical record room, compliance with regulations and Authority policy on medical privacy.
5. Supervising the Medical Librarian.
6. Complying with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reporting any safety concerns, compromised or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
7. Performing other duties as assigned and directed.

Qualifications and Experience

The qualifications and experience required include:

• Must possess and maintain current licensure and certification as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with at least three years related clinical experience in an ambulatory care, occupational health, or emergency department setting.
• A nurse practitioner must possess and maintain current national certifications as a Nurse Practitioner, licensure to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and possess a BSN and MSN. A physician assistant must possess and maintain current national certifications as a Physician Assistant, licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania following graduation from an accredited physician assistant program.
• Current certification as an FMCSA certified medical examiner preferred. Willingness to become certified within six (6) months of hire date.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Extensive organizational skills and the ability to interact with all levels of SEPTA management, union representatives, private corporations, public entities, consultants and other project managers required.

Why Join Our Team? Enjoy Outstanding Benefits!

The benefits include:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Retirement Security Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
• Work-Life Balance Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Employee Wellness Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Invest in Your Growth We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
• Student Loan Assistance Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
• Free Travel Perks Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!

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SEPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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