Occupational Medicine Physician

U.S Air Force; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S Air Force in Maxwell AFB, AL seeks an Occupational Medicine Physician to promote wellness and prevent health issues in the workplace. You will collaborate with industrial hygienists and public health teams to deliver preventive care and medical guidance for airmen.

The role requires an MD or DO, plus an MPH and a year of graduate medical education in a clinical specialty. Training to become a commissioned officer is included at Officer Training School in Alabama.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• Master’s degree (MPH) in public health or equivalent.
• One year of graduate medical education in a clinical specialty at a hospital.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with industrial hygienists, public health and safety specialists to deliver excellent occupational healthcare and preventive services
• Directs health education and control measures for preventable diseases and injuries
• Provides guidance on nutrition, food service sanitation, water supply safety, immunizations and other community health issues
• Provide medical advice and guidance to bioenvironmental engineering, public health and other organizations

Education

MD/DO

MPH

Graduate medical education

Job description

KEEPING AIRMEN WELL AT WORK

The health and safety of our Airmen is a top priority. Focusing on the prevention, evaluation, treatment and resolution of health conditions caused by workplace environments, Occupational Medicine Physicians ensure our Airmen are working in the safest conditions possible. Trained to detect potential health hazards as well as prevent disease and injury in the work environment, these experts do everything in their power to promote wellness among our Airmen in the workplace.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with industrial hygienists, public health and safety specialists to deliver excellent occupational healthcare and preventive services
• Directs health education and control measures for preventable diseases and injuries
• Provides guidance on nutrition, food service sanitation, water supply safety, immunizations and other community health issues
• Provide medical advice and guidance to bioenvironmental engineering, public health and other organizations

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

Officer Training School

5.5 weeks

Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine, a master’s degree or equivalent in public health and complete one year of graduate medical education in a clinical specialty at a hospital