Physician P4

Occupational Health Medical Expert

Provide medical expertise in occupational health and related disciplines in conjunction with the organization's medical program. Conduct pre-employment physical examinations, periodic check-ups, and medical treatment of occupational illnesses and injuries. Evaluate the health status of each employee and assist management in placement of each employee in work that can be performed without undue hazard to themselves, fellow workers, plant facilities, site environments, and the public at large. Provide prompt diagnosis and treatment of occupational injury or disease with emphasis on rehabilitation and return to work at the earliest possible time compatible with job safety and the employee's health, and when necessary, to refer such employees for specialty consultation or treatment or in-hospital care. Provide nonoccupational health care for employees experiencing medical emergencies assuring the attention required to prevent loss of life or limb or to relieve suffering until placed under the care of a personal physician. Provide consultative services for those employees with personal health related problems and assist them when indicated to obtain appropriate and prompt care in the private sector. Serve as consultant to the Human Resources Division on health related issues in personnel actions. Serve as an active member of the site management team in the administration of effective occupational health, safety, industrial hygiene, and emergency preparedness programs at this site.