Occupational Health Medical Doctor

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Identifies and treats occupational injuries and illnesses, or provides for choice of private physician. definitive health care facility, if necessary. Uses specialized medical or scientific training to recognize and exploit

Accomplishes surveillance occupational physical examinations (pre-placement, periodic, termination, Fitness

for Duty, Temporary Duty (TDY), and Overseas Clearance) and makes appropriate recommendations from

Appropriately reviews occupational health work place exposure data, such as noise dosimetry or air

sampling for chemicals, to ensure proper medical surveillance for such hazards. Interprets radiology,

Actively participates in the Medical Worksite Visit Program in order to identify, eliminate, or control health

Answers supervisor / worker questions regarding exposure hazards as they may relate to health

Retrieves shop employee rosters as needed during site visits to expedite scheduling and accomplishment

of surveillance occupational examinations. Analyzes site visit results and makes recommendations to the

Occupational Health Working Group (OHWG), via the OMF Flight Commander, for appropriate medical

surveillance.

Conducts medical record reviews for quality assurance to standards of care of fellow healthcare providers.

Accomplishes medical record reviews and medical opinion letters for Workers Compensations claims and

Disability Retirement applications. Provides medical information within patient privacy limitations during Fitness

Represents 72 OMRS / SGXO in a variety of installation and functional area organizations. professional liaison with other civilian and military activities on base to provide advice and exchange information on

occupational medicine matters. Advises legal office concerning medical determinations and may be called upon to provide a deposition and possibly

Applies Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) Customer Satisfaction Priorities to make a positive impression

on OMF customers.

Reviews new and revised occupational health standards.

Develops and maintain a current and comprehensive knowledge of laws, Joint issuances, DoD policy issuances, DoD implementing guidance issuances, and DHA issuances related to military public health, and especially OEH. Helps inform and educate the DoD military public health / OEH communities about Joint and DoD plans, concepts, strategies, policies and implementing guidance for military public health / OEH missions.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure synergy of effort and positive teamwork and teambuilding strategies and demonstrates the ability to establish positive professional relationships with those individuals and offices that serve as stakeholders for OEH matters. Must have strong professional writing and speaking ability and exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills across multiple stakeholders. Serves as a role model in upholding OEH laws, policies, and procedures

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).

This position requires at least 1 year of licensed experience after completion of a medical internship. The internship must be approved by the Accredidation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Completion of a residency program in occupational medicine is desirable, but not essential, provided the candidate has progressive experience equivalent in breadth and intensity.

Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Residency Training :   Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Preventive, Aerospace or Occupational Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.