UF Occupational Health Physician

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Job No: 534373

Work Type: Full‑Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Medicine/Physicians

Department:  - OFFICE OF HEALTH AFFAIRS

Classification

Title:

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The University of Florida (UF) Occupational Health Physician is responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive occupational health program for the UF enterprise. As a top tier research university with a leading academic health center, a world‑class occupational health program is necessary for UF to achieve its academic, public service, and research endeavors. The Occupational Health Physician will oversee and direct all aspects of employee occupational health for the University of Florida and UF Health.

• Develop a comprehensive occupational health strategy, with associated goals, outcomes, and performance metrics for the UF enterprise.
• Develop and implement comprehensive occupational health policies, procedures, services and technology solutions consistent with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Assess and analyze occupational health services and needs throughout the organization and pursue standardization and simplification.
• Serve as a strategic partner and consultant to university leadership, colleges, and departments on occupational health‑related matters. The Occupational Health Physician will partner with the existing Occupational Health Clinic at UF Health Shands Gainesville to extend services and accommodate the wider UF employee population throughout the state of Florida, including UF and UF Health Shands employees on the UF Gainesville campus and hospitals, as well as the broader UF Health Clinical Enterprise.

• Provide leadership and direction to the occupational health team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and cost-efficient care and services to employees.
• Manage the day‑to‑day administration of occupational health services, including pre‑employment physicals and employee health screenings, bodily fluid and blood borne pathogen exposure management, the Needle stick program, occupational injury and illness treatment, immunizations, and medical monitoring/surveillance programs.
• Collaborate and consult with infectious disease and select agent experts.
• Manage and conduct respirator physicals and fit testing, pesticide applicator evaluations, hazardous material examinations, animal contact examinations and clearances, the hearing conservation program, patient contact clearances, Biopath physicals, and other job‑specific testing and evaluation programs.
• Coordinate and collaborate on employee vaccination programs and provide support to the Scientific Diving program.
• Manage Commercial Driver's License physicals and Boat Captains physicals.

• Oversee and provide expert occupational medical care to employees, including diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational health assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Manage and document medical records in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations for workforce health and safety.
• Evaluate emerging trends, research, and advancements in occupational health and safety, and incorporate best practices into program development and implementation.
• Actively engage in professional development activities to expand, adapt, and refine the occupational health program.
• Participate in occupational health emergency preparedness planning and management with UF stakeholders.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to promote workplace safety and injury prevention programs.
• Participate in the development and delivery of employee education and training programs on workplace health and safety risks, ergonomics, and develop strategies for prevention and mitigation.

• Establish and…