Occupational Physician at HSG, LLC – HUNTSVILLE, Alabama

General Description

The Occupational Physician will provide comprehensive medical care and occupational health services to the employees of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). This role involves coordinating with a multidisciplinary medical team to ensure the health and safety of the workforce, providing preventive and emergency medical care, and supporting various occupational health initiatives.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Assist the Medical Director as required.
• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled health-related services for the MSFC population.
• Maintain a daily schedule of physician examination appointments.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, medical laboratory personnel, and x-ray technologists regarding patient services and treatments.
• Provide emergency treatment for occupational and non-occupational illnesses and injuries within the clinic’s capabilities; refer more serious cases to medical specialists for in-depth diagnosis and treatment.
• Consult with the resident Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator regarding the health and welfare of employees.
• Participate in providing medical coverage for special events at MSFC.
• Support and participate in locally sponsored medical activities (e.g., Madison County Medical Society) and maintain a respected professional reputation with community physicians and recognized health facilities.
• Participate in state and national associations and activities related to occupational medicine and aerospace medicine.
• Support and participate in NASA-sponsored occupational health events such as TEAM meetings, workshops, working groups, and conferences.
• Support the Center’s Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) program improvement goals, including Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) and/or 3rd party certification efforts.

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Medical School
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or a Primary Care Specialty.
• Board Certified in Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine, or a Primary Care Specialty
• Current State of Alabama Medical License
• Current certification in Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Current Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) Professional Supervisor
• Demonstrated ability to create written reports, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, and other such office equipment as necessary; may occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds or more with assistance. Specific visual abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Work Environment: Work will mainly be performed in an office setting and occasionally with irregular hours.
• Travel: A low to moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.