Associate Staff Physician (Part Time)

Job Summary :

The Associate Staff Physician will provide evidence-based medical evaluation and treatment in a fast-paced occupational medical practice that focuses on providing world-class occupational medical services.

A broad range of occupational medical services will be provided including conducting Department of Transportation examinations for commercial drivers, rendering medical approval for workers to wear respirators, determining OSHA recordkeeping and administering care for work-related injuries and illnesses.

You will have the responsibility for outlining a plan of care, providing therapeutic guidance, prescribing, and counseling.

We also ask that you have the ability to work collaboratively with administrative, nursing and disability management staff, and other medical providers.

The ability to successfully interface with a diverse population of cast, management, and external medical providers is important.

This is a part time role. You must be prepared to work a minimum of 20 days per year. This would include weekday and weekend shifts.

You will report to the physician Medical Team Leader.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities) :

• Work collaboratively with a wide group of medical and non-medical personnel
• Conduct physical examinations and fitness-for-duty assessments
• Treat illnesses and injuries sustained by employees during working hours, both urgent and scheduled
• Medically evaluate and treat occupationally related medical conditions, including ordering appropriate medication and work restrictions, with a focus on minimizing disability and early return to work
• Make recommendations for appropriate referrals when applicable using the policies established by Health Services and the Workers Compensation Department
• Perform Fit for Duty evaluations
• Develop knowledge of health promotion resources available to Cast Members, and counsel them in their use as medically indicated to support organizational goals related to Wellness
• Document all activities in an Electronic Medical Record

Basic Qualifications :

• Current License to Practice Medicine in the State of Florida (MD or DO)
• Demonstrated experience in treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders, laceration repair, dermatological conditions, and possible inhalation exposures
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with an Electronic Medical Record
• OSHA recordkeeping rule knowledge, or willingness to learn
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism

Preferred Qualifications :

Commercial driver medical examiner certified through the (FMCSA) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Required Education :

• Current License to Practice Medicine in the State of Florida (MD or DO)
• BLS Certification

Preferred Education :

• Board certified in occupational medicine, primary care and / or emergency medicine specialty
25 days ago