Occupational Medicine Physician

Location: 226 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610

About the role

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician-led multi-specialty group with over 1,000 physicians.

Why Choose Yale New Haven Health?

• Excellent work environment with flexible schedules to ensure work-life balance
• Focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education
• Community care initiatives reaching beyond hospital walls
• Career advancement opportunities for professional growth
• Enhanced compensation package
• Relocation assistance for a smooth transition
• Intriguing cities with diverse offerings in arts, history, parks, and food

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services, including assessing workplace injuries or illnesses
• Supports the leadership team at the assigned workplace, working with the site lead nurse to attain the most efficient and highest quality Occupational Health office
• Supervises Physician Assistants, APRNs, resident physicians, medical students, and other paraprofessional health care students while on duty
• Participates in educational activities related to departmental needs, including maintaining MRO certification and FMCSA certification
• Participates in other departmental activities as required by the Medical Director of Occupational Health Services, such as designated committee meetings (intra/extramural)
• Supports marketing efforts for the department and visits client companies as needed
• Practices Occupational Medicine and/or urgent care at a company's work site and offers recommendations on policies and procedures related to employee and employer health issues on or off site
• Available for after-hours consultation to client companies and performs other duties as determined by the Medical Director of Occupational Health Services
• Available to work on weekends and evenings in an urgent care center at mutually agreed-upon times

Requirements

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine
• Experience in Occupational Medicine and appropriate training to satisfy requirements to work in an urgent care facility
• Valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Connecticut
• Maintains appropriate Board Certification
• Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substances Registration Certificate and State of Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioners
• Membership in the Medical Staff of Yale New Haven Health or one of the Yale New Haven Health System affiliates
• Additional certifications unique to Occupational Medicine may be required (e.g., MRO or FMCSA certifications)

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the practice of Occupational Medicine and 3 years in urgent care or emergency medicine, with an emphasis on hands-on patient care
• Experience in team leadership and supervising PAs and APRNs is a plus
• Clinical skills commensurate with the position
• Versed in all aspects of "walk-in" or urgent care medicine

Skills

• Clinical skills appropriate for Occupational Medicine and urgent care
• Ability to support marketing efforts and visit client companies
• Capability to offer recommendations on policies and procedures related to employee and employer health issues

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
• May be required to work weekends, evenings, and after-hours consultations as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Pension plan with matched tax-sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions
• Employee wellness initiatives and support programs
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

Physical Demand

• Works at various Occupational Medicine sites within the system and the hospital as needed
• Travel to visit companies is expected
• EMR System: EPIC