Physician - Occupational Medicine

The Washington DC, VA Medical Center is searching for a full time highly motivated Board Certified/Board Eligible Physician with Occupational Health experience. 

The Chief of Occupational Health duties include; Pre-employment physicals, evaluation and treatment of work related injuries/illness, and Fit for Duty evaluations.  The Chief of OH will chair the Occupational Health Committee and will be involved with the development of occupational health policies and procedures.  The Chief of OH is responsible for maintenance of Employee surveillance and infectious disease prevention programs. Position may involve travel to other VA sites and CBOCs. Provider will be responsible for the training, orientation and clinical oversight of the medical providers that he/she supervises.

The Chief of OH is responsible for the overall functioning, supervision, and clinical operation of the Occupational/Employee Health Section program at the Washington DC VA Medical Center.  They are also responsible for maintaining professional, technical, and administrative knowledge, competencies, and skills pertaining to this position. The individual in this position will also function in a clinical role providing appropriate care for employees in Occupational Health.

Duties include but may not be limited to the following:

 Administrative:

• Maintains Medical Center Policy and Procedures for Occupational/Employee Health Program
• Participates in Medical Center committees and administrative assignments
• Represents Occupational/Employee Health Program in interaction with other services and programs
• Provides adequate professional supervision and direction of Occupational/Employee Health Services Staff
• Provides for efficient, cost effective operation of the Occupational/Employee Health Services program

Clinical:

• The incumbent is expected to remain privileged and practicing in their specialty field. The exact privileges and procedures for a provider will be approved by the Professional Standards Board.
• Responsible for the performance of clinical duties within the scope of the Occupational/Employee Health Services program on a regularly scheduled basis

Educational:

• Expected to show effectiveness in teaching, monitor and coordinate educational activities, and comply with necessary trainee supervision requirements.
• Maintains clinical and administrative competencies.

Research and Development:

• If involved in research, they will show an ability to identify and define significant Research and Development problems. Plan and execute a precise research program, and to generate effective reports and results worthy of publication.

Supervisory Controls:

• Accountable to the Service Chief of Emergency Medicine and Employee Health, who reports to the Office of Chief of Staff of the Medical Center. Responsible for providing the most effective delivery of administrative oversight and care throughout the medical center while meeting and exceeding compliance standards.

Work Hours: 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday with no call

Salary Range: $240k+ per year

Selected candidate may be eligible for student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Participation is based on funds availability.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be available