Occupational Health Physician

Overview Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, provides staff and experts to support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex. We are seeking a motivated Occupational Health Physician to contribute to our mission supporting work at Pantex in Amarillo, TX. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to define the requirements, duties, and responsibilities for an Occupational Health Physician providing comprehensive occupational medicine services in support of the DOE mission. The physician shall ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and DOE‑specific laws, regulations, and standards governing worker health and safety. The physician must be a licensed physician (MD or DO) with a Texas license before commencing employment. The Occupational Health Physician shall provide medical oversight, evaluation, and clinical services for DOE employees. Services include, but are not limited to: Occupational medical examinations Medical surveillance and fitness‑for‑duty evaluations On‑the‑job injury and illness evaluation and management Regulatory compliance support Medical program oversight and consultation Emergency medical response coordination (as applicable) All services performed in accordance with DOE Orders, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Texas state law, and Pantex confidentiality requirements Quality Assurance (QA) Requirements Diagnose and treat work‑related illnesses and injuries of employees and conduct fitness‑for‑duty physical examinations Directly support management of the company’s internal employee‑oriented medical activities by conducting pre‑employment physicals, check‑ups, treatment of work‑connected illnesses, and providing medical and surgical care in industrial accident or disease cases Attend patients in the plant and re‑examine disability cases periodically to verify progress Oversee maintenance of case histories, health examination reports, and other medical records Formulate and administer health programs Inspect the plant and make recommendations regarding sanitation and elimination of health hazards Practice ambulatory occupational medicine by treating illnesses and injuries occurring to plant employees, performing new‑hire and periodic exams, reviewing clinical records, drug screens, and health examination reports to determine fitness for duty, implementing and maintaining health programs mandated by DOE or other regulatory authority, and making recommendations to mitigate safety and health hazards May be responsible for a central company hospital/clinic at plant location; this position is roughly 70% clinical and 30% administrative, with up to a 40‑hour work week and limited call. The clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and staffed by physicians, physician assistants/nurse practitioners, registered nurses, administrative support staff, and additional staff. May recommend medical and health policies to avoid injury and disease May be required to provide coverage for the site in the absence of the Site Occupational Medical Director (SOMD) Education and Licensure Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (required) Licensed physician (required) Texas medical license before commencing employment (required) Skills, Experience and Qualifications Remain current in all plant required employee/contractor training May be asked to obtain certification as a Medical Review Officer Obtain certification to administer DOT Physicals within 3‑6 months of start BLS certification upon start date ACLS certification upon start date or within 3 months of hire Board certified in Occupational Medicine U.S. Citizenship (required) Successful completion of federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance (required) Perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing (required) Note: Marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug‑free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law. Preferred Qualifications & Location Details Texas licensure Amarillo, TX – On‑site position #J-18808-Ljbffr