Occupational Health Physician – A Career in Diverse and Unique Occupational Medicine in Columbia, SC

Are you an Occupational Health Physician seeking a career filled with diverse challenges and unique opportunities? Join us at Lexington Health where we are seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Occupational Medicine Physician who is eager to explore the varied aspects of this specialty. Primary Care or Emergency Medicine physicians with Occupational Medicine experience are also encouraged to apply. Must be DOT and MRO certified or willing to be certified within 6 months. We currently have several physicians, and we support numerous large-scale businesses with onsite services. Our well-established program has been around for over 25 years and is continuing to grow rapidly.

Your Role – The Crucial Aspects of Occupational Health :

• Workers Compensation Injury Care : Treatment of work-related injuries and illness with a focus on excellent patient care and understanding of OSHA recording criteria. Injury care skills to include suturing and splinting are preferred.
• Work Related Examinations : Perform OSHA mandated medical surveillance exams, post offer exams, pre-employment physicals, fire fighter physicals, and DOT exams.
• Workplace Illness and Injury Prevention : Conduct on-site evaluations, offering tailored medical advice to prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.
• Return-to-Work Exams : Conduct comprehensive assessments to ensure employees are fit to resume their roles, considering the unique demands of their jobs.
• Exposure Response : Provide prompt and effective care for workers exposed to blood and body fluids, ensuring rapid evaluation and treatment.
• Health and Safety Advocacy : Actively participate in on-site ergonomic and safety assessments, advising on improvements to prevent workplace injuries.

What We Offer :

Join Us in Making a Difference :

At Lexington Health, we believe in the power of Occupational Medicine to improve not just workplace health, but overall community wellness. If you're ready to embark on a career that's diverse, impactful, and deeply rewarding, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

About the Organization :

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction  status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Community Highlights :

West Columbia, South Carolina is located in the Midlands of South Carolina, which is an affordable, family friendly community. Its central location, favorable economic environment, cultural diversity and recreation opportunities make the Columbia area an ideal place to work, live and play.

You can visit our facility website at https : / / lexhealth.com /  or our physician website at www.lmcphysicians.com.You may also contact Nicole Grzymalski at 803-939-4502 or nggrzymalski@lexhealth.org for further information.