Casual Physician - Huntington (USACE)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently exercises exceptional attention to detail in the review of examination and diagnostic results.
• Thoroughly applies contractual and regulatory guidelines and interprets exam results to render quality medical determinations as to job position eligibility, medical surveillance, and regulatory and contract compliance.
• Exercises considerable latitude in independent decision-making and judgment.
• Maintains a solid understanding of the specific contract’s guidelines, requirements, and addendums.
• Collaborates with team of PM, medical providers, nurses, and administrative staff for efficient processing of medical determinations.
• Provides medical determinations to Acuity International via the Client Access System.
• Ensures contract and regulatory compliance and best medical practices.
• Aids in formulating, documenting, maintaining, and implementing guidelines as dictated by medical directives and contractual or regulatory updates and requirements.
• Maintains all relevant and required certifications and professional licenses.
• Identifies examination protocols appropriate to job hazards and in compliance with client's requirements, applicable laws, and standards.
• Reviews all medical records generated from the occupational health exams and provides written opinion regarding medical suitability requirements.
• Reviews occupational health medical examinations or diagnostics required by employee annual health risk assessment.
• Reviews results of annual medical surveillances with employees and document conclusions regarding medical suitability for performing job functions in accordance with requirements.
• Provides reports/medical opinion regarding medical suitability.
• Consults with Acuity International corporate medical staff when appropriate or upon request of PM.
• May participate in interdepartmental project groups or task forces to integrate activities, communicate issues, and implement new policy requirements.
• Provides and assures consistency of clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of post-residency clinical experience working as a Physician (Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor Osteopathy (DO)).
• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Physician (Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor Osteopathy (DO) with unencumbered active medical license to practice medicine.
• Current board certification in Preventive Medicine (Occupational, Aerospace, or Public Health & General Preventive), Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
• Certified Hyperbaric Medicine Strong clinical background required with out-patient clinical practice experience, including standard office based diagnostic testing.
• The ability to be favorably credentialed according to Acuity International standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Excellent communication skills including public speaking.
• Have fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Must exhibit strong analytical ability to research and interpret detailed medical information and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with co-workers, examinees, and clients.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Current Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification, Certified in occupational medicine, Certified medical examiner on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registry is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions

• Work is performed in an interior/office work environment.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.
• May require bending and lifting to 15 lbs.
• Constant use of sight, speech, hearing, frequent keying and use of computer, dictation devices and use of medical and office equipment required.
• Periodic national travel may be required.

Benefits

Acuity International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.