Position Overview
The Occupational Medicine Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive occupational health services to employees and employer clients. This position focuses on prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of work-related injuries and illnesses; regulatory medical surveillance programs; fitness-for-duty evaluations; risk assessments; workers compensation; workplace health promotion; aviation medicine examinations; and oversight of drug and alcohol testing programs.
Must be Occupational Medicine fellowship trainined.
Board certified or eligible.
Able to be licensed in the state of New York.
Work Locations:
UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY54 E Main St, Norwich, NY 13815
There is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities. Your recruiter and hiring manager will clarify expectations during the interview process.
Primary Work Shift:
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation Range:
$0.00 - $0.00 per hour, depending on experience
The physician serves as a clinical leader with the opportunity for upward mobility, National Registry Certified Medical Examiner (NRCME), Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO), and FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
Clinical Responsibilities
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Perform pre-employment, post-offer, annual, return-to-work, fitness-for-duty, DOT, OSHA, and regulatory examinations.
• Conduct OSHA-compliant medical surveillance examinations.
• Review and interpret laboratory results, audiograms, pulmonary function studies, ECGs, and imaging.
• Determine work restrictions and return-to-work recommendations.
• Manage workers compensation cases and respirator clearance programs.
• Perform risk assessments
• Manage contracted employer audiology and hearing protection programs
Medical Review Officer (MRO) Responsibilities
• Serve as Certified Medical Review Officer for DOT and non-DOT programs.
• Review and verify laboratory drug testing results.
• Conduct confidential donor interviews.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, HHS, and applicable regulations.
• Consult with employers regarding workplace substance abuse testing programs.
• Maintain MRO certification and continuing education.
Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Responsibilities (completed within 6 months of hire)
• Perform FAA First-Class, Second-Class, and Third-Class aviation medical examinations.
• Determine aeromedical fitness for certification.
• Utilize FAA MedXPress and related systems.
• Maintain FAA AME designation and continuing education requirements.
Regulatory and Compliance Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, FAA, workers compensation regulations, and applicable state requirements.
• Maintain NRCME certification.
• Provide regulatory guidance and policy support.
Employer and Client Services
• Serve as physician advisor and consultant for employer clients.
• Assist with injury prevention and workplace wellness initiatives.
• Support occupational health program development and educational activities.
Leadership and Medical Oversight
• Provide leadership to APPs, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support staff training and professional development.
Locations: Greene, Norwich, Binghamton, and contracted companies. 1 day a week is offsite. Primary location is Binghamton, NY.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school. Completion of an accredited residency program; Occupational Medicine residency preferred.
Required Qualifications
• Board Certified in Occupational Medicine (ABPM).
• Unrestricted medical license.
• Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)*.
• FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)*.
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAoCh)*.
• National Registry Certified Medical Examiner (NRCME).
• DEA registration if applicable.
• BLS certification.
*denotes required within 3 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
• Occupational Medicine experience.
• OSHA surveillance experience.
• Workers compensation management experience.
• Occupational health leadership experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of Occupational Medicine, OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, FAA, CDC, NIOSH, New York State workers compensation regulations, aviation medicine, substance testing regulations, strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and EMR proficiency.
