What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Medicine Physician position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
Job Description:
Jefferson Health is a leading healthcare system in the Philadelphia region, committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research.
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Physician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive occupational health care to our employees and clients, ensuring the highest standards of medical care, safety, and wellness in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-employment physical examinations, periodic health assessments, and fitness-for-duty evaluations.
- Diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Work collaboratively with our Advanced Practice Providers.
- Participate in health and safety programs, including injury prevention, wellness initiatives, and ergonomics.
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30 pm. Based at the Jefferson Abington Philadelphia office with occasional rotations at other local clinics.
- Engage in continuous professional development and participate in relevant occupational health organizations and committees.
Requirements:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification in Occ. Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field with significant (approximately 3-5) years of occupational medicine experience.
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Board certification in occupational health is a plus.
- Medical Review Officer Certification (MRO) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge base of Workers Compensation highly desired.
About Jefferson:
Nationally ranked, Jefferson is reimagining healthcare and higher education to create unparalleled value. We are more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
