Medical Director, Occupational Medicine

Company: Health eCareers
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

On behalf of the Cook Children's Health Care System (CCHCS) located in Ft. Worth, Texas, CareerPhysician, a national leader in child health faculty and leadership recruitment, is pleased to inform you of a national search for candidates as Medical Director of Occupational Medicine. We believe this position to be among the top leadership roles available nationally for practitioners passionate about care and innovation in Occupational Medicine and Employee Health. -- CCHCS is a not-for-profit, nationally recognized pediatric health care organization comprised of a Medical Center, Physician Network, Home Health company, Pediatric Surgery Center, Health Plan and Health Foundation. Cook Children's Medical Center is a freestanding 443-bed quaternary care pediatric hospital that is consistently ranked by US News and World Report. The integrated system has more than 60 primary and specialty care offices throughout North and West Texas, serving a 23-county referral network.--The Cook Children's Physician Network--is the largest pediatric multi-specialty physician group in its service area with over 600 employed specialty and primary care providers.

• The incoming leader and Medical Director will be responsible for guiding the provision of care within the Occupational Health Department. This includes both occupational and non-occupational illness/injury, physical examinations, medical surveillance, and medical expertise in the matters of the wellness program.--
• Opportunity for the development of annual and long-term goals and objectives in collaboration with Human Resources and the Occupational Health management team.
• Enjoy incredible support of your vision towards employee health and wellness for the health system including resources for engagement in national collaboratives and APP's to support the clinical growth and demands of the program.
• Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.) with passion and experience for treatment of work related and non-work-related injuries/illness. Applicants with training in DWC guidelines for injury care and 3-5 years of experience in occupational and non-occupational health care are preferred but new trainees will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Board certified or board eligible in Occupational Medicine required, however, board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine may also be considered with significant Occupational Health experience.
• Clinical research in your areas of interest is encouraged and supported through the CCMC IRB and grant writing office, but not required.
• Leadership role provides the structure for a meaningful professional experience coupled with an outstanding quality of life.
• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package, no state income tax, and a strong economy in one of the fastest growing areas of the United States. For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact Marcel Barbey at marcel@careerphysician.com --, or at-- Show Contact Details --. All interactions will remain confidential and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant. Cook Children's Health Care System is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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