PHYSICIAN (OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE)

Medical Director Position

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

Conducts in-depth occupational medical record review of occupational health examinations, including but not limited to, covered employee annual physicals, pre-employment examinations, specialty reports, independent medical evaluations, ancillary test results, medical provider examinations, and other medical documentation in the context of the Agency's medical standards.

Serves as the Medical Director for tactical medical operations and high-risk operational units (SWAT, Bomb Squad, CBRNE, Special Operations), providing specialized oversight of Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) protocols, tactical medic training and credentialing, and on-scene medical direction during high-threat incidents, active shooter events, and critical operational deployments.

Renders expert assessments and recommendations for various occupational health administrative actions, including, but not limited to, medical clearances, fitness for duty determinations, return to duty, requests for additional medical documentation, medically not cleared status, medical hold status, and modified/light duty determinations.

Develops, implements, and manages comprehensive officer health and wellness programs addressing health risks disproportionately affecting law enforcement personnel.

Directs infectious disease exposure response protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) safety mandates, and occupational health hazard management for officers exposed to bloodborne pathogens, opioids (including fentanyl), chemical agents, and other toxic substances during duty.