Physician; Occupational Medicine Job Bremerton area,Washington USA,Doctor/Physician

Position: Physician (Occupational Medicine)

Overview

Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) is a United States Navy hospital located on Naval Station Bremerton in Bremerton, Washington. Located 10 minutes from Tacoma and Seattle, 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capital. NH Bremerton is situated along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea-Tac Airport and to the deep-water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. The natural setting of the base offers outdoor recreation opportunities in Washington State.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with benefits and perks, including competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement with the Thrift Savings Plan including matching employer contributions. For more information, refer to official government benefits resources.

Responsibilities

Provides Occupational Medicine services to employees in various occupations, of various ages, and with various health issues. Independently performs occupational physical examinations (pre-placement, medical surveillance, medical qualification, disability retirement, fitness for duty, and other special examinations). Coordinates with facility and community resources to provide comprehensive work-related care, considering the individual’s medical and occupational history, emerging procedures, and information from diagnostic tests.

Counsels employees on workplace hazards and exam results; notifies management of exam results and recommends appropriate work restrictions or accommodations. Applies new procedures in evaluating and treating complex work-related cases and conducts research for program advancement and quality improvement. Interprets ancillary test results for occupational disease or confounding conditions (e.g., CBCs, chemistry panels, renal/hepatic/toxic/metabolic conditions, pulmonary function tests, EKGs, X-rays, audiograms).

Diagnoses and follows up on conditions discovered during examinations; evaluates and treats on-the-job illnesses and injuries and stabilizes and transfers urgent cases. Documents all examinations and treatments in health records. Participates in continuing education to maintain skills and knowledge.

Serves as a member of the professional medical staff, providing advisory and consultative services on meetings, committees, conferences, and boards. Develops and oversees medical surveillance and medical qualification programs. Participates in committees and performance improvement programs, risk management, and initiatives to improve care delivery. Conducts periodic worksite visits to evaluate workplace hazards and controls. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required
Board Certified/Eligible
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a U.S. or Canadian school approved by a recognized accrediting body at graduation. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or another recognized pathway.
Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

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