Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Occupational Medicine in Washington, DC

Doctor of Medicine | Occupational Medicine
Location: Washington, DC
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW • Job ID: BD - TOPR10654 - 02• Job Title: Physician – Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care • Job Type: Full-Time Contract, Non-Personal Services (1 FTE)• Location: DHS St. Elizabeths Campus, Washington, DC • Service Setting: Government-Operated Occupational Health and Urgent Care Clinic • Primary Facility: DHS Headquarters Workforce Care Clinic, U.S. Coast Guard Munro Building, Lower Level 2, Room 2J14-01• Coverage Type: Onsite Clinical Coverage with Medical Oversight and Potential Authorized Surge or Extended-Hour Support • Coverage Period: September 22, 2026 – September 21, 2027, with Four 12-Month Option Periods Through September 21, 2031• Anticipated Start Date: September 22, 2026• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time • On-Call Shift Schedule: Not Applicable • Federal Holiday Coverage: Not Routinely Required Unless Specially Authorized in Advance • Telework: Not Available • Position Status: Key Personnel and Emergency/Mission Essential PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adult DHS Federal Personnel, Authorized Government Populations, Active-Duty U.S. Coast Guard Personnel, and Eligible Beneficiaries as Applicable • Patient Volume/Census: To Be Determined Based on Clinic Demand and Mission Requirements • Admissions: Not Applicable; Ambulatory and Episodic Care Setting • Rounding: Not Applicable • Case Mix: Occupational Health, Urgent Care, Acute Non-Life-Threatening Illnesses and Injuries, Travel Medicine, Pre-Employment and Pre-Placement Examinations, Medical Surveillance, Fitness-for-Duty and Return-to-Work Evaluations, Work-Related Injuries, Health Promotion, and Mission-Related Clinical Services FACILITY INFORMATION • Facility Type: Federal Workforce Care Clinic Supporting Occupational Health and Urgent Care Services • No. of Beds in Department: Not Applicable • Trauma Level: Not Applicable • EMR System: Government-Designated Electronic Health Record; Specific Platform Not Identified • Medical Equipment Available: Examination Tables, Vital Sign Monitors, EKG Machines, Diagnostic and Treatment Devices, and Other Government-Furnished Clinical Equipment • Supplies Available: Government-Furnished PPE, Routine Medical Supplies, Consumables, Diagnostic Tools, and Secure Storage • Office Equipment Available: Government-Issued Laptop, Monitor, Docking Station, Keyboard, Mouse, and Required Network Access • Specialty Backup Available: Referral and Transfer Resources for Conditions Requiring a Higher Level of Care; Existing USCG Dental, Optometry, and Pharmacy Services as Applicable • Support Staff Available: Registered Nurse, Interdisciplinary Clinical Team, and Existing USCG Clinical Resources as Applicable • Reason for Coverage: New Requirement Supporting the Stand-Up, Sustainment, Expansion, and Operational Integration of the DHS Headquarters Workforce Care Clinic COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: $135 -$150 all inclusive REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Comprehensive and Focused Medical Histories and Physical Examinations • Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Acute Non-Life-Threatening Illnesses and Injuries • Occupational Health, Pre-Employment, Pre-Placement, Medical Surveillance, Fitness-for-Duty, Return-to-Work, and Work-Related Injury Evaluations • Travel Medicine Risk Assessments, Counseling, Immunization Recommendations, and Prophylactic Medication Management • Interpretation of Laboratory Results, EKGs, and Available Imaging Studies • Minor Procedures, Including Wound Care, Laceration Repair, Incision and Drainage, and Splinting as Clinically Appropriate and Privileged • Assessment and Stabilization of Emergent Conditions with Coordination of Transfer to a Higher Level of Care • Medical Clearance, Respirator Clearance, Hearing Conservation, Accommodation Review, and Mission-Essential Role Assessments as Applicable JOB REQUIREMENTS • Degree: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an Accredited Medical School; Education Equivalency Substitutions Are Not Permitted • Residency: Completion of an Accredited Residency in Occupational Medicine or Family Medicine or Internal Medicine, or a Related Specialty • Licenses: Current, Full, Active, and Unrestricted Physician License Acceptable Under Applicable DHS/DHA and Duty-Location Requirements • Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Occupational Medicine; Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Another Relevant Specialty May Be Considered in Accordance with Government Requirements • DEA: Current DEA Registration Required Under the Labor-Category Qualification Requirements • NPI: Active 10-Digit National Provider Identifier Required • Certifications: Current Basic Life Support Certification Required • Preferred Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Relevant Occupational or Emergency Medicine Credentials • Experience: Minimum of One Year of Recent Clinical Experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, or a Comparable Setting • Work Authorization: Must Be a U.S. Citizen, Noncitizen National, Lawful Permanent Resident, or Other Individual Legally Authorized to Work in the United States; • Physical Requirements: Ability to Stand and Walk for Extended Periods, Type and Navigate EHR Systems, Lift and Carry up to 25 Pounds, Assist Patients, and Respond Rapidly to Urgent or Emergent Situations • Availability: Must Be Available and Committed to the Full-Time Onsite Assignment and Any Authorized Mission-Related Surge Support DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide direct physician services in occupational medicine and urgent care • Evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage acute, illnesses and injuries commonly presenting in an urgent care environment • Conduct pre-employment and pre-placement medical examinations and determine compliance with applicable occupational health standards • Evaluate work-related injuries and illnesses and provide appropriate treatment, restrictions, referrals and follow-up recommendations • Perform authorized minor procedures, including wound care, laceration repair, incision and drainage and splinting as clinically appropriate • Prescribe medications and treatments within licensure, DEA authority, approved formulary or protocols and granted clinical privileges • Provide medical oversight, consultation, and clinical support to registered nurses and other authorized clinic personnel without assuming contractor administrative supervision • Collaborate with nursing staff, clinic leadership, contractor management, and authorized government personnel • Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, risk management, documentation review, clinical competency, training and clinic readiness activities • Any other duties as may be assigned