Occupational Medicine Physician; Occupational Physician

What You Will Do

• The position will be filled at either the Occupational Physician 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
• Occupational Physician 3 ($150,300-$260,800):
  The Occupational Physician will work as a key staff member of the Occupational Health organization to promote worker health and wellbeing at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Occupational Physician will be expected to provide exceptional service at the worker, organizational and institutional level. You will have opportunities to learn and practice medicine in fields such as radiation emergency medicine; chemical, biological and physical hazard exposure;
  
  ergonomics; substance abuse testing; travel health; reproductive health; population health management and others. Clinical duties include fitness for duty evaluations; management of work related injuries and illnesses; after hour call support; medical surveillance and certification examinations; and triage of non-occupational health issues. Other duties include oversight and supervision for Advanced Practice Clinicians; support of emergency response efforts; service as the subject matter expert for various medical surveillance and certification programs;
  
  service as a consultant on institutional projects or policy development as they relate to worker health; and support for the Medical Director.
• Occupational Physician 4 ($180,220-$322,600):
  In addition to the lower level duties, the Occupational Physician at this level serves as:
  • Consultant and subject matter expert for complicated workers' compensation cases.
  • Subject matter expert during exposure events and provides toxicological advice and guidance.
  • Occupational medicine subject matter expert for field health and safety stakeholders.
  • Designated Physician or Physical Protection Medical Director for the Protective Force.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Leadership
  • Demonstrated leadership experience collaborating, managing, and working effectively with personnel at all levels, including Advanced Practice Clinicians and nurses.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and improvement, team-building, prioritizing, managing resources, and meeting organizational objectives and deadlines.
• Clinical/Practical Experience
  • Demonstrated recent clinical experience in the practice of direct patient care and experience with periodic health surveillance examinations.
  • Experience in review, analysis and interpretation of diagnostic testing including laboratory work, electrocardiogram, pulmonary function testing, audiometry, vision testing, and fitness assessments.
  • Demonstrated passion for worker well-being and population health management.
  • Competency in using an electronic medical record.

• Leadership in promoting a culture of psychological safety and organizational learning.
• Experience with occupational health-related federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with radiological, chemical, and biological hazards and diseases.
• Skill in conducting research, investigating alternatives, and recommending solutions in occupational medicine.
• Skill in preparing and presenting occupational medicine reports (technical and non-technical).

• Ability to obtain a license to practice medicine by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.
• Ability to obtain a New Mexico pharmacy and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.

• Lower level (3): Doctorate degree, MD or DO. Board Certification or Board Eligible by ABMS or ABS. Familiarity with occupational medicine. 5+ years of recent clinical experience.
• Higher level (4): Doctorate degree, MD or DO. Board certification by ABPM in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 5+ years of recent clinical experience.

• Current certification for National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (FMCSA).
• Current certification as Medical Review Officer.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA).
• Knowledge of Workers Compensation statutes and workplace implementation.
• Experience with emergency preparedness support.
• Knowledge of hazards related to biologic, chemical, physical and radiologic hazards.
• Contributions to health and wellness program development.
• Understanding of ergonomic science, exercise science, and tactical fitness assessments.
• Familiarity with DOE health and safety standards.
• Knowledge of fitness for duty and work ability.
• Experience with customer service and performance improvement projects.

The work location is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at management discretion.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible for posted jobs. The commitment for this position is 1 year.

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