Physician - Occupational Health
Direct Jobs, Fargo, ND, United States
Summary
The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting (1) Physician - Occupational Health in Fargo - ND. The Physician in Occupational Health provides comprehensive occupational health services to all employees of the VA Medical Center - including responsibility for health assessments, medical surveillance, and workplace safety programs.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and experienced an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
They are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Health Assessments:
Performs pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work health evaluations for VA employees and volunteers; conducts medical screenings as required by policy (e.g., TB, immunizations, surveillance for hazardous exposures)
Health Surveillance and Risk Assessment:
Develops and manages medical surveillance programs in accordance with federal, state, and VA requirements; identifies potential occupational hazards and recommends risk mitigation strategies
Clinical Management and Intervention:
Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats work-related injuries and illnesses in collaboration with Occupational Medicine physicians as appropriate; provides follow-up care, oversees return-to-work plans, and determines work restrictions as indicated
Case Management:
Coordinates care with Employee Relations, Safety, Infection Control, and Human Resources; maintains confidential health records according to VA and OSHA guidelines
Health Promotion and Education:
Provides guidance, education, and counseling to employees regarding workplace health and safety, infectious disease prevention, ergonomic practices, and wellness programs
Program Development and Quality Improvement:
Participates in policy development, reviews and revises protocols for employee health and occupational safety programs; collects and analyzes data to implement continuous quality improvement initiatives within occupational health
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:
Ensures program compliance with OSHA, CDC, The Joint Commission, VA directives, and all applicable regulations; prepares reports and documentation required for regulatory agencies and internal VA leadership
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm (shifts may vary)
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The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting (1) Physician - Occupational Health in Fargo - ND. The Physician in Occupational Health provides comprehensive occupational health services to all employees of the VA Medical Center - including responsibility for health assessments, medical surveillance, and workplace safety programs.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and experienced an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
They are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Employee Health Assessments:
Performs pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work health evaluations for VA employees and volunteers; conducts medical screenings as required by policy (e.g., TB, immunizations, surveillance for hazardous exposures)
Health Surveillance and Risk Assessment:
Develops and manages medical surveillance programs in accordance with federal, state, and VA requirements; identifies potential occupational hazards and recommends risk mitigation strategies
Clinical Management and Intervention:
Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats work-related injuries and illnesses in collaboration with Occupational Medicine physicians as appropriate; provides follow-up care, oversees return-to-work plans, and determines work restrictions as indicated
Case Management:
Coordinates care with Employee Relations, Safety, Infection Control, and Human Resources; maintains confidential health records according to VA and OSHA guidelines
Health Promotion and Education:
Provides guidance, education, and counseling to employees regarding workplace health and safety, infectious disease prevention, ergonomic practices, and wellness programs
Program Development and Quality Improvement:
Participates in policy development, reviews and revises protocols for employee health and occupational safety programs; collects and analyzes data to implement continuous quality improvement initiatives within occupational health
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:
Ensures program compliance with OSHA, CDC, The Joint Commission, VA directives, and all applicable regulations; prepares reports and documentation required for regulatory agencies and internal VA leadership
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm (shifts may vary)
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