Occupational Medicine Physician

Duties & Responsibilities Duties may vary based on assignment. Provide direct patient care in a workers' compensation, employee health, and urgent care setting. Participate in the coordination and management of patient care through collaboration with healthcare providers to support optimal clinical outcomes and case closure. Engage in cross-functional collaboration to coordinate occupational health services, support case management, and ensure continuity of care. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours telephone guidance for occupational exposure incidents, assess exposure risks, and determine appropriate testing, treatment, and follow-up care. Conduct or participate in contact tracing activities following occupational exposure incidents to identify potentially exposed individuals; coordinate notifications, and ensure appropriate medical evaluation, testing, and follow-up. Follow established policies, procedures, objectives, and recommended referral practices. Participate in agency and facility in-services, staff meetings, and other clinic operational functions. Manage, orient, train, and provide clinical supervision to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and abide by all associated rules and regulations. Work with medical management team to identify and implement changes for continuous medical clinic improvement. Assist the Chief Medical Director with administrative tasks and the delivery of medical care. Serve as Acting Chief Medical Officer as required. Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge & Abilities Knowledge of computerized information systems used in business applications and clinical management systems (EMR). Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Knowledge of the urgent and occupational medicine fields. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and applicable state rules and regulations pertinent to medical practices. Ability to meet necessary accreditation and certification requirements and to maintain all appropriate licenses. Ability to perform duties in accordance with the customary rules of ethics and conduct of the applicable State Board of Medicine and other such regulating bodies. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Working Conditions Work in a medical facility for employees within a law enforcement agency. Risk of exposure to bloodborne or airborne pathogens, bodily fluids, chemical or biological toxins, and contagious diseases. Stand/sit at a keyboard or workstation for prolonged periods. May engage in moderate physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials up to 25 pounds). May travel to various work sites using a Sheriff's Office-issued vehicle (e.g., car, full-size van, full-size pickup truck) to perform essential duties. Work standard business hours. May work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. In the event of an emergency or disaster, may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by management chain, Division/District Commander, or the Sheriff (or their designee). Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited program Completion of an accredited Residency Program Board Certified/Board Eligible in a specialty field of medicine Active, unrestricted Florida medical license (or eligible) No disciplinary actions or complaints on current or past medical license Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with no restrictions Three years of experience as a practicing physician