Physician – Occupational Health Section Chief Position in Palo Alto!

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 288,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA as a Physician – Occupational Health Section Chief. This role involves clinical management, coordinating employee health programs, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous PTO, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Regular salary increases

Generous paid time off (50-55 days per year)

Federal pension with contribution

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Free liability protection

CME reimbursement of up to $1,000

No employment contract restrictions

Qualifications

• Qualified physician with an unrestricted license from any US state or territory.
• Experience in occupational health and clinical management required.
• Ability to develop and evaluate health programs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical management, quality, and patient safety.
• Coordinate health assessments and vaccination programs.
• Maintain clinical workload and practice in specialty.

Skills

Clinical management

Data collection and analysis

Occupational health programs

Patient safety oversight

Collaboration

Education

Unrestricted medical license

Job description

Job Description

Join our team at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA as a Physician – Occupational Health Section Chief.

The Occupational Health Section Chief, Medical Service, is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of excellence in all areas. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis to determine employee health needs and expectations for the occupational health and employee wellness programs. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating activities for effectiveness, clinical management including indirect patient care, maintaining clinic productivity, overseeing quality and patient safety, and process improvements.

Additional duties include coordinating tuberculosis screening, completing OPPE and proficiency assessments, overseeing pre-employment screening processes, performing respirator medical evaluations, assessing immune status, administering vaccinations according to CDC guidelines, collaborating with Infection Control, coordinating influenza vaccination programs, and overseeing annual physicals for police personnel to ensure compliance.

Despite extensive administrative responsibilities, the incumbent maintains a clinical workload, remaining privileged and practicing in their specialty, with privileges approved by the Professional Standards Board.

Benefits and Features

• Salary Range: $288K to $320K (negotiable based on qualifications, credentials, and experience).
• Work Schedule: Full-time, determined by supervisor.
• Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME leave).
• Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Licensure: One unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year (full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Contract: No employment contract or restrictions on moonlighting.

We invite you to consider VA employment in Palo Alto, CA, offering a meaningful mission, a supportive team, and a healthy work-life balance. Join us in fulfilling our promise to those who served.