PHYSICIAN (OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE)

Physician (Occupational Medicine) This position is located at Naval Health Clinic Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina. Hours are Monday–Friday from 06:30 to 16:00. The role is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) appointment for qualified U.S. citizens or nationals. Responsibilities Perform occupational physical examinations—including pre-placement, medical surveillance, medical qualification, disability retirement, fitness-for-duty, and special employee examinations. Coordinate with facility and community resources to provide comprehensive work‑related care to employees. Notify management of exam results and recommend appropriate work restrictions or accommodations. Interpret ancillary test results for evidence of occupational disease or confounding personal health conditions. Diagnose and consult for follow‑up evaluations for conditions discovered during occupational medical examinations. Evaluate and treat on‑the‑job illnesses and injuries; stabilize and transfer those suffering from urgent or potentially life‑threatening conditions. Conduct periodic worksite visits. Develop and oversee medical surveillance and qualification programs. Serve as a member of the professional medical staff and provide advisory services at meetings, committees, conferences, and boards. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution; foreign degrees equivalent to U.S. accredited programs and verified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. Licensure: Current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license or registration in a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory. Graduate Training: Minimum of one year of supervised clinical experience post‑degree (internship or first year of residency). Residency Training: Successful completion of a U.S. accredited residency program in Preventive Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, or Occupational Medicine; total clinical training of at least four years in the specialty. Eligibility: U.S. citizens, nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. Additional Requirements: Full malpractice coverage, and eligibility for the Department of Defense benefit package including paid leave, medical benefits, and retirement plans. For more information about benefits, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr Defense Health Agency