Physician - Occupational Medicine

Physician- Occupational Health

SITE OF SERVICE:

DiLorenzo Pentagon Health Clinic (DPHC), Washington, DC and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

Degree/Education: Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) from an accredited college approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree (DO) from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association; Shall have completed an Occupational Medicine residency-training program, which is accredited by the American Board of Occupational Medicine.

Internship/Residency: Successful completion of an internship and residency program Accredited by the American Board of Occupational Medicine.

Board Certification: board certified as required (occupational medicine)

DEA Registration required

Additional Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding two (2) in the specialty.

Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine

U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen.

English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.

Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

Additional Qualifications:

Have working knowledge of Medical Board process of the Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service (PHS), and National Oceanic Atmosphere Administration (NOAA).

Have a working knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM Codes) to read the diagnoses code listed in the medical board report.

Knowledge of references and instructions which pertain to the Medical Boards Department, SECNAVINST 1850.4E, DOD INSTRUCTION 1332.38, MANMED CHAPTER 18, CHANGE 120, Correspondence Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, local WRMMC instructions and policies, Army Regulation 40-501, "STANDARDS OF MEDICAL FITNESS (*RAR 003, 08/04/2011)", DODD 6130.3 and DODI 613. 4.

Working knowledge of requirements for processing a medical board report on U.S. Army,

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Public Health Service Officer, which differ from the processing of Navy and Marine Corps medical board reports.

Skill in interviewing, examination, assessment, and management of patients with general medical and surgical health problems. Seriously ill patients shall be managed in consultation with or by direct referral to specialty physicians.

DUTIES:

Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.

Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.

Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.

Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.

Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical Protocols.

Shall be knowledgeable of equipment and supply terminology and skill sufficient to identify and use necessary equipment and supplies properly and to communicate proper use with nurses, medical staff, patients, and family members.

Shall be sufficiently skilled to teach patients proper self-care and to motivate patients and family members to continue the procedures for promoting rapid healing.

HOURS:

Full-time contractor personnel typically work 40 hours per week unless mission dictates changes.

Operates Monday – Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on weekends and federal holidays. Duty hours include a one-hour, unpaid lunch

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.