Occupational Health Physician

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Occupational Health Physician to contribute to our mission supporting our work at PanTeXas Deterrence in Amarillo, TX.

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The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to define the requirements, duties, and responsibilities for an Occupational Health Physician to provide comprehensive occupational medicine services in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission. Services shall ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and DOE-specific laws, regulations, and standards governing worker health and safety. Must be a licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)). Must possess a Texas medical license before commencing employment.

The Occupational Health Physician shall provide medical oversight, evaluation, and clinical services for DOE employees. Services include, but are not limited to:

Occupational medical examinations;
• Medical surveillance and fitness-for-duty evaluations;
• On-the- job Injury and illness evaluation and management;
• Regulatory compliance support;
• Medical program oversight and consultation;
• Emergency medical response coordination (as applicable);
• All services shall be performed in accordance with DOE Orders, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Texas state law, and Pantex confidentiality requirements.

Quality Assurance (QA) Requirements

• Diagnoses and treats work-related illnesses and injuries of employees and conducts fitness-for-duty physical examinations.
• Directly supports management of the company's internal employeeoriented medical activities by conducting pre-employment physicals, check-ups, treatment of work-connected illnesses, and providing medical and surgical care in industrial accident or disease cases.
• Attends patients in plant and reexamines disability cases periodically to verify progress.
• Oversees maintenance of case histories, health examination reports, and other medical records.
• Formulates and administers health programs.
• Inspects plant and makes recommendations regarding sanitation and elimination of health hazards.
• Practices ambulatory occupational medicine by: 1) Treating illnesses and injury occurring to plant employees,2) Performing new hire and periodic exams.3) Reviewing clinical records, drug screens, and health examination reports to determine fitness for duty. 4) Implementing and maintaining health programs mandated by DOE or other regulatory authority. 5) Making recommendations to mitigate safety and health hazards.
• May be responsible for a central company hospital/clinic at plant location. This position is roughly 70% clinical and 30% administrative, with up to a 40-hour work week and limited call. The clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and staffed by physicians, physician assistants/nurse practitioners, registered nurses, administrative support staff, and additional staff. May recommend medical and health policies to avoid injury and disease.
• May be required to provide coverage for the site in the absence of the Site Occupational Medical Director (SOMD)

• Must be a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. (required)
• Must be a licensed physician. (required)
• Must possess a Texas medical license before commencing employment. (required)

• The Designated Physician provided under this contract shall remain current in all plant required employee/contractor training.
• May be asked to obtain certification as a Medical Review Officer.
• Must obtain certification to administer DOT Physicals within 3-6 months of start.
• Must have BLS certification upon start date.
• Must have ACLS certification upon start date or within 3 months of hire.
• Board certified in Occupational Medical
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship. (required)
• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. (required)
• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management's assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)

Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & LOCATION DETAILS:

• TX Licensure.
• Amarillo, TX - Onsite Position.