Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The University of Florida (UF) Occupational Health Physician is responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive occupational health program for the UF enterprise. As a top tier research university with a leading academic health center, a world-class occupational health program is necessary for UF to achieve its academic, public service, and research endeavors. The Occupational Health Physician will oversee and direct all aspects of employee occupational health for the University of Florida and UF Health.  

The University of Florida is a major research institution leading the way by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging the brightest minds, and educating the next generation of leaders to solve some of the world’s most formidable challenges. UF is ranked the #1 public university by the Wall Street Journal and 6th in public national universities by U.S. News and World Report.

Key Functions and Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Program Leadership:

• Develop a comprehensive occupational health strategy, with associated goals, outcomes, and performance metrics for the UF enterprise.
• Develop and implement comprehensive occupational health policies, procedures, services and technology solutions consistent with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Assess and analyze occupational health services and needs throughout the organization and pursue standardization and simplification.
• Serve as a strategic partner and consultant to university leadership, colleges, and departments on occupational health-related matters. The Occupational Health Physician will partner with the existing Occupational Health Clinic at UF Health Shands Gainesville to extend services and accommodate the wider UF employee population throughout the state of Florida, including UF and UF Health Shands employees on the UF Gainesville campus and hospitals, as well as the broader UF Health Clinical Enterprise. 

Occupational Health Operations Management:

• Provide leadership and direction to the occupational health team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and cost-efficient care and services to employees.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of occupational health services, including preemployment physicals and employee health screenings, bodily fluid and bloodborne pathogen exposure management, the Needlestick program, occupational injury and illness treatment, immunizations, and medical monitoring/surveillance programs.
• Collaborate and consult with infectious disease and select agent experts.
• Manage and conduct respirator physicals and fit testing, pesticide applicator evaluations, hazardous material examinations, animal contact examinations and clearances, the hearing conservation program, patient contact clearances, Biopath physicals, and other job-specific testing and evaluation programs.
• Coordinate and collaborate on employee vaccination programs and provide support to the Scientific Diving program.
• Manage Commercial Driver’s License physicals and Boat Captains physicals.

Medical Practice:

• Oversee and provide expert occupational medical care to employees, including diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and injuries.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational health assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests.
• Manage and document medical records in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Occupational Health Program compliance and evaluation:

• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations for workforce health and safety.
• Evaluate emerging trends, research, and advancements in occupational health and safety, and incorporate best practices into program development and implementation.
• Actively engage in professional development activities to expand, adapt, and refine the occupational health program.
• Participate in occupational health emergency preparedness planning and management with UF stakeholders.

Injury Prevention and Education:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to promote workplace safety and injury prevention programs.
• Participate in the development and delivery of employee education and training programs on workplace health and safety risks, ergonomics, and develop strategies for prevention and mitigation.

Relationship Building:

• Establish and maintain business relationships with external stakeholders, vendors, providers, and other partner organizations, under the guidance and delegation from university leadership, consistent with University of Florida and UF Health Shands procurement requirements.
• Manage and leverage relationships to maximize effective delivery of occupational health services to employees. 

Fitness for Duty:

• Institute a fitness for duty policy and protocols in collaboration with key stakeholders across the UF enterprise.
• Create a policy for evaluating physical and psychological fitness for duty.
• Establish protocols for assessing whether an employee can continue to perform the essential functions of a job safely.
• Create and manage assessment protocols for determining fitness for duty to return to work following illness or injury.
• Serve as the physician member of the sick leave pool committee.

Commensurate

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of ACGME-accredited residency in an appropriate area of specialization
• Board certification in Occupational Medicine or a related specialty
• Minimum of 2 years of appropriate experience
• Active or eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of Florida

• At least two years of experience as a physician in an occupational medicine program or five years of experience in primary care
• Significant experience in occupational health, preferably in an academic or research institution
• Familiarity with occupational health regulations and compliance standards
• Demonstrated experience and flexibility to run clinical practice, consulting, and administrative duties
• Business or clinic operations experience
• Research experience with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in academic teaching and mentorship
• Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification

Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, applications must include the following required documents:

• Letter of Interest
• CV
• List of references for at least three (3) professional contacts including email address and phone number

The position posting will remain open and accept applications until a competitive pool of applicants is established.