Job Summary
Job Description
Jefferson Health is a leading healthcare system in the Philadelphia region, committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, we strive to improve the health and well-being of our diverse community.
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Health Physician to join our Occupational Health Network team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive occupational health care to our employees and clients, ensuring the highest standards of medical care, safety, and wellness in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-employment physical examinations, periodic health assessments, and fitness-for-duty evaluations.
- Diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Work collaboratively with our Advanced Practice Providers.
- Participate in health and safety programs, including injury prevention, wellness initiatives, and ergonomics.
- No call, night duties, or weekends. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30 pm. Based at the Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia office with occasional rotations at other local clinics.
- Engage in continuous professional development and participate in relevant occupational health organizations and committees.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Philadelphia, known as the "City of Brotherly Love," is steeped in American history and culture. With its diverse neighborhoods, renowned culinary scene, and thriving arts community, Philadelphia provides a dynamic and welcoming environment. Philadelphia was ranked the #1 most walkable city in the country by USA Today - it's easy to explore and has so many historic landmarks and neighborhoods.
Jefferson Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
WE IMPROVE LIVES
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Board certification in Occ. Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related field with significant (approximately 3-5) years of occupational medicine experience.
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Board certification in occupational health is a plus.
- Medical Review Officer Certification (MRO) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge base of Workers Compensation highly desired.
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
- OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
- OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
- OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.