Occupational Medicine Physician

Description

Position Summary
The Occupational Medicine Physician is responsible for promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of employees through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of work-related injuries and illnesses. This position provides medical oversight of occupational health programs, fitness-for-duty evaluations, regulatory compliance, workers' compensation case management, medical surveillance programs, and workplace health initiatives. The Occupational Medicine Physician collaborates with leadership, human resources, safety personnel, and clinical teams to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Functions

The following duties are fundamental to the position:

(Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following):

Patient Care

• Conduct pre-employment, post-offer, return-to-work, fitness-for-duty, and regulatory medical examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Provide urgent and non-urgent medical care for employees with work-related conditions.
• Assess fitness for duty, return-to-work readiness, and work restrictions
• Evaluate employees' ability to perform essential job functions and provide work restrictions or accommodations when appropriate.
• Oversee workers' compensation cases and collaborate with employers, insurers, case managers, and other healthcare providers.
• Administer and oversee DOT physical examinations, respirator clearances, and other regulatory evaluations.
• Manage workers' compensation cases and collaborate with case managers and employers.
• Review and interpret medical and diagnostic testing results.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support employee health outcomes.
• Direct medical surveillance programs for employees exposed to occupational hazards.
• Provide guidance regarding workplace accommodations and compliance with ADA, FMLA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Complete employer paperwork associated with leave of absence related to patient injuries
• Develop treatment plans that support employee recovery and timely return to work.
• Provide immunizations and preventive occupational health services.
• Participate in injury prevention and workplace wellness initiatives.

Client Support

• Serve as a medical consultant to organizational leadership regarding employee health and safety matters to assist client organizations.
• Monitor workplace hazards and recommend preventive measures to reduce occupational risks.
• Develop and implement occupational health programs, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in injury prevention, ergonomics, wellness, and employee health programs.

Operations

• Maintain compliance with public health reporting expectations

Collaboration and Consultation

• Consult with employers, safety personnel, human resources teams, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and complex case management.
• Educate employees and employers on occupational health and safety practices.
• Serve as a medical resource for workplace health-related concerns.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, workers' compensation, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Maintain medical licensure, certifications, and continuing medical education requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Required

• • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited residency program.

Preferred

• • Residency training in Occupational Medicine.

Licensure and Certifications

Required

• Current, unrestricted Physician and Surgeon license in the State of California.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration, if applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Medical Examiner (CME) designation for Department of Transportation (DOT) examinations

Preferred

• Board Certification in Occupational Medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).
• Medical Review Officer (MRO) Certification.

Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of physician practice experience.
• Experience evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience in occupational medicine, employee health, industrial medicine, urgent care, or family medicine.
• Experience with workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Experience conducting fitness-for-duty examinations and medical surveillance programs.

Knowledge

• Occupational medicine principles and practices.
• Workers' compensation regulations and processes.
• OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• HIPAA privacy requirements.
• Workplace injury prevention and ergonomics.
• Medical surveillance and exposure monitoring.
• Infectious disease control and prevention.
• Evidence-based medical treatment guidelines.

Skills

• Patient assessment and diagnosis.
• Medical documentation and report writing.
• Workers' compensation case management.
• Regulatory compliance management.
• Clinical decision-making.
• Data analysis and trend evaluation.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Presentation and educational skills.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) utilization.
• Program development and evaluation.

Abilities

• Interpret complex medical, regulatory, and employment information.
• Make independent clinical decisions.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional judgment.
• Collaborate effectively across departments.
• Identify occupational health risks and develop preventive strategies.
• Respond effectively during workplace emergencies.

Competencies
In addition to Peach Tree Healthcare's company values, this role will be assessed on the following competencies:

• Clinical Excellence: Demonstrates advanced medical judgment, diagnostic expertise, and the application of evidence-based practices to analyze complex medical cases, workplace exposures, and regulatory requirements while making sound clinical decisions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintains current knowledge of occupational health regulations and standards and ensures compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, ADA, HIPAA, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Risk Management: Identifies occupational health and safety risks, develops effective mitigation strategies, and supports organizational initiatives that promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Communication: Communicates medical information clearly, accurately, and professionally to employees, managers, insurers, attorneys, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Builds and maintains productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while providing medical leadership, guidance, and support for occupational health programs and initiatives.

Tools, Technology, and Equipment: The following tools and equipment are commonly used to perform the essential functions of this position. The tools and equipment listed are representative of those used in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to use required tools and perform essential functions.

Medical Equipment:

• Stethoscope
• Otoscope and ophthalmoscope
• Blood pressure monitoring equipment
• Pulse oximeter
• Spirometry and pulmonary function testing equipment
• Audiometers and hearing conservation testing equipment
• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) machines
• Vision screening equipment
• Point-of-care laboratory testing devices
• Drug and alcohol screening equipment
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Information Systems and Software:

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Practice management software
• Occupational health management systems
• Workers' compensation claims management platforms
• Employee health and medical surveillance databases
• Electronic prescribing (eRx) systems
• Clinical decision support tools
• Population health and reporting software
• Document management systems
• Telehealth and virtual care platforms

Diagnostic and Clinical Technology:

• Digital radiology and imaging review systems
• Laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Diagnostic testing platforms
• Clinical reference databases
• Evidence-based medicine resources
• Exposure monitoring and surveillance systems

Regulatory and Compliance Resources:

• OSHA and Cal/OSHA compliance databases
• CDC occupational health guidance resources
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination systems
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) resources
• ADA interactive process and accommodation tracking systems
• HIPAA-compliant communication platform

Office and Communication Tools:

• Computers, laptops, and mobile devices
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Video conferencing platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx)
• Multi-line telephone systems
• Printers, scanners, and fax systems
• Secure email and messaging platforms

Safety and Industrial Hygiene Technology:

• Noise monitoring equipment
• Air quality monitoring devices
• Exposure assessment instruments
• Ergonomic assessment tools
• Incident reporting and safety management software
• Workplace hazard assessment systems

Working Conditions

• All employees are required to take meal and rest breaks according to California State Law and company policy.
• Clinical office and occupational health clinic environment.
• Frequent interaction with employees, management, regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, and healthcare providers.
• Exposure to potentially infectious diseases and bodily fluids.
• Exposure to industrial worksites, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, or healthcare environments, depending on employer operations.
• Occasional travel between work locations and facilities.
• May participate in on-call responsibilities or emergency response activities.
• Requires compliance with universal precautions and infection control standards.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while completing documentation and reviewing records.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout clinical and workplace assessment activities.
• Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Ability to perform physical examinations and medical assessments.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read medical records, diagnostic reports, and computer screens.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, electronically, and by telephone.
• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity necessary to perform medical procedures and operate clinical equipment.

EEO Statement
Peach Tree Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to employees with sincerely held religious beliefs.