Occupational and Environmental Medicine [OEM] Program Director, College of Medicine Faculty

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Program Director for its Occupational and Environmental Medicine program. This role involves leading the development of an innovative Occupational Health Center, enhancing residency education, and making a significant impact on worker health across various sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Join a thriving academic community dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of occupational medicine while working within a prestigious institution.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Discounts for activities and services

Qualifications

• Ohio medical license is required.
• A master's degree in public health or similar field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of an outward-facing Occupational Health Center.
• Strengthen the OEM residency program and advance postgraduate education.

Skills

Clinical Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Teaching

Research

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology

Ohio Medical License

Job description

Occupational and Environmental Medicine [OEM] Program Director, College of Medicine Faculty

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences (DEPHS) is the oldest residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) in the USA and seeks a dynamic, creative, and compelling Program Director to expand beyond the Combined Employee Health Center [CEHC] to serve workers and companies beyond the University of Cincinnati [UC] and UC Health. This "Occupational Health Center" (yet to be named) will complement the CEHC that currently provides employee health services to their ~ 30,000 workers and contractors. This position will be a faculty appointment at the University of Cincinnati and the final faculty rank/title will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications.

Essential Functions

• The OEM Program Director [PD] will lead development of this outward-facing program. The "Occupational Health Center" ["OHC"] will be a site for medical residents to care for a wider range of pathology and work environments, a platform to advocate for Total Worker Health to external organizations, and additional income from fees, insurance, contracts, and grants. The enterprising leader will influence OEM beyond the residency, local workers and employers, to have regional, national, and even global impact.


• This position will lead and continue to strengthen UC's longest-in-the-USA OEM residency program as well as lead and foster the advancement of OEM postgraduate education and training programs, and be responsible for recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention of faculty. The PD will promote a productive environment for the enhancement of faculty members' collaborative practice and research initiatives.The PD will serve as administrative and clinical leader for the OEM Residency Program in the UC Health graduate medical education (GME) office.
  
  
  
  • Institutional Leadership (~ 0.5 FTE)
  
  
  • OEM Residency Direction (~0.3 FTE)
  
  
  • CEHC Support (~0.2 FTE)
  
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Ohio medical license.


• A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or similar field (MPH, MS).


• Certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.


• Eligibility to be certified by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated interest in clinical OEM.


• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential contributions to the department, UC, and wider community.


• Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching, commitment to students, and service to the profession.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students, patients, and potential partners or contractors, unfamiliar with a subject.


• Ability to work with individuals from a variety ofbackgrounds.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Two years of medical administrative experience in the field of occupational medicine, which is defined as experience planning, organizing, developing, staffing and directing the programs and activities of a medium to large medical organization.


• Certification as a Medical Review Officer.


• Certification as a Certified Medical Examiner, verified by FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration).


• Prior experience in graduate medical education.


• Entrepreneurial experience or interest.

Compensation Information

• Competitive salary rangedependent on the candidate's experience.


• Further description of job duties is available upon request.

Application Process Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply online using www.jobsatuc.com and complete an online applicant profile and upload your complete curriculum vitae, cover letter, and attaching the names, affiliations and email addresses of three references in the "additional documents" section.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.


• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.


• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.


• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.


• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.


• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.


• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Occupational and Environmental Medicine [OEM] Program Director, College of Medicine Faculty

Date:

Apr 10, 2025

Location:

Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility:

Main Campus

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati



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