Physician (Occupational Medicine)

Defense Health Agency; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal healthcare organization in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Physician specializing in Occupational Medicine. This role involves performing various occupational physical examinations and counseling employees on workplace hazards. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree and a valid physician license. The position requires maintaining a Secret security clearance and Basic Life Support certification. This is a direct hire opportunity with responsibilities spanning patient examinations and advisory roles in medical staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout employment.
• Pre-employment testing and random drug screening required.
• Maintain current BLS certification from the American Red Cross.
• Must meet credentialing requirements and maintain clinical privileges.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational physical examinations of various types.
• Counsel employees on workplace hazards and exam results.
• Notify management of exam results and recommend work restrictions.
• Serve as a member of the professional medical staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Occupational physical examinations

Counseling on workplace hazards

Interpret ancillary test results

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Valid physician license

Job description

Overview

Physician (Occupational Medicine) at Naval Hospital Bremerton, Washington. The position is located in the Clinical Support Occupational Therapy Branch, Bangor, WA location, Naval Hospital, Bremerton, WA. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational physical examinations of various types including pre-placement, medical surveillance, medical qualification, disability retirement, fitness for duty, and any other special employee examinations that may be required.
• Counsel employees on workplace hazards and exam results.
• Notify management of exam results and recommend appropriate work restrictions or accommodations.
• Interpret ancillary test results for evidence of possible occupational disease or confounding personal health conditions.
• Serve as a member of the professional medical staff and provide advisory and consultative services at meetings, committees, conferences, or boards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Appointment subject to suitability or fitness determination based on background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout employment.
• Position requires pre-employment testing and random drug screening; consent required.
• Required pre-placement medical examination and tuberculosis testing.
• Required immunization screening, including Hepatitis B for all patient‑contact positions.
• Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross.
• Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain relevant clinical privileges.
• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution (or equivalence through ECFMG or other recognized pathways).
• Valid, active, full, and unrestricted physician license from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or territory.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience after medical school (internship or first year of residency).
• Completed accredited residency in Preventive Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, or Occupational Medicine (minimum 4 years of equivalent experience).

Who May Apply

US Citizens only.