Occupational Medicine Agency job located in California

• Reporting to the Assistant Human Resources (HR) Director, the Occupational Health Physician is primarily responsible for the delivery of client services, medical leadership and clinical oversight for the Occupational Health Division and conduct pre-placement medical screenings of new hires

The (Login for Information)'s Human Resources Department has an opportunity for a Physician IV - CE who will be assigned to the Occupational Health Division located in Moreno Valley.

Reporting to the Assistant Human Resources (HR) Director, the Occupational Health Physician is primarily responsible for the delivery of client services, medical leadership and clinical oversight for the Occupational Health Division and conduct pre-placement medical screenings of new hires to ensure that they are physically and mentally capable of performing essential job related duties and functions.   The Occupational Health Physician will also conduct fitness-for-duty evaluations of employees, oversee various annual physical/health screening programs, and will serve as the Department’s Medical Review Officer for drug screen results.    
 
This is the fully qualified Board Certified class in the Physician series. Incumbents in this class serve as specialists in one or more fields of medicine. In addition, incumbents may be required to assist in directing the work or providing instructions to medical students, nurses, residents, interns, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, as well as Physicians.   Competitive candidates will be certified Medical Review Officers (MRO) and possess a valid certificate as a specialist in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, approved by the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS).

Employees in a Confidential designated class are defined by Section 3.b. of the Employee Relations Resolution, as "any employee who may be privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations" and are only authorized for use within the departments of Executive Office, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Human Resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Successful completion of a residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education OR by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and Board Certification in that medical specialty.

Completion of one year of practice experience following Board Certification is also required.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's License issued by the State of California without restrictions.

Possession of a current valid Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate (DEA).

Possession of a valid medical specialty certification issued by the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS).

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of modern medicine and its application, techniques, procedures, and equipment.

Ability to: Instruct residents, interns, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and students in a designated specialized medical service; prepare comprehensive and concise records; conduct medical examinations; diagnose medical conditions; prescribe treatment and medications; analyze and interpret health data; administer the medical component of health programs; maintain effective relationships with staff and patients.

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