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Physician, Occupational Health (6000C) 39048 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Departmental Overview

As a national collegiate leader, University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive campus-based health center providing fully accredited medical and mental health care, education, a major medical insurance plan, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty and staff. UHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university's diverse campus communities, through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services.

The Clinical Services Program within UHS includes primary care, urgent care, occupational health and specialty clinics, clinical laboratory, pharmacy, physical therapy and radiology. Learn more by visiting https://uhs.berkeley.edu/

Reporting to the Chief, Occupational and Environmental Health Program, the Occupational Health Physician is a Clinical Work Lead for the Occupational Health Clinic (OHC). Involves providing occupational health care to adult patients, including assessing and treating a wide variety of conditions, ailments, and injuries with emphasis on work-related injuries and illnesses. Diagnoses, manages, and treats patients. Refers patients with more serious conditions to other specialists for more complex care or other health care facilities for more intensive care.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 7/27/2022

Responsibilities

• Perform history, physical examination, assessment, and planning on patients who present to the OHC with complaints of a work-related injury or illness
• Maintain appointment template that assures appropriate access for occupational health scheduled and walk-in patients; keep pace within appointment systems during scheduled clinic time
• May evaluate patients, review clinical records and determine if appropriate treatment is being provided.
• Prescribes and administers medical treatments, advises patients on how to use medications, performs select procedures; administers local anesthesia, and performs other medical functions, as authorized.
• Provides appropriate referral for different specialty and/or subspecialty care as deemed appropriate for a particular clinical problem.
• Reviews reports and provides consultation to mid-level practitioners.
• Serves as consultant for other Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and trainees.
• Functions as a resource for consultation on complex or difficult patient cases. Liaise with other UHS departments, as needed, regarding patient care.
• Perform disability/impairment evaluations using The AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.

Medical Surveillance/ Employee medical examinations

• Requires knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA requirements and other state-of-theart Occupational medical knowledge
• Perform examinations as needed, review screening questionnaires

Expert Clinic Support

• Work with the nurse manager, other clinicians, and Chief, Occupational and Environmental Health Program to ensure that operations are functioning smoothly on a day-to-day basis in the Occupational Health Clinic.
• Maintain professional standards for communication and documentation; practice protocol and review.
• Perform Permanent and Stationary reports for clinic patients utilizing American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th edition. Manage the most complex clinical cases.
• Review consultant reports, NP/PA notes for initial evaluation, modified duty, discharge.
• Provide occupational health consultation for Urgent Care Providers; provide case management for Occupational Health Clinic patients; coordinate clinical case management with Specialist consultants, Workers Compensation 3rd party administration, and other relevant parties.
• Provide leadership in Occupational Health Clinic medical surveillance program, worker's compensation program, and Occupational Wellness Program. Assist with development and implementation of medical surveillance protocol Participate in relevant UHS or campus committees as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications

• Requires knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of specialist Physician duties.
• Expert clinical skills.
• Must be able to communicate with both patients and clinical staff members.
• Must have effective diagnostic and decision making skills in area of specialty/expertise.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner.
• Must be able to diagnose patient condition and make associated treatment recommendations.
• Must be able to influence others.
• Requires knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.
• Must be computer literate.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the practice of occupational medicine.

Education/Training:

• Must be Board Certified in Occupational Medicine (as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists), preferred; OR Board Certified in primary care specialty with additional specialized training or experience in occupational health.

Licenses or certifications:

• Must be in possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California, as determined by the California Medical Board (possess a valid California medical license).
• Must maintain CURES registration, BLS certification, and DEA license
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred to have experience with the California Worker's Compensation system.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience in the range of $220,000.00 - $265,000.00 annually (based on 100% FTE).
• For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Please upload the document in the Resume section, then skip the (optional) Cover Letter upload section.

Other Information

• 60-100% FTE, based on selected finalist availability and department staffing needs.
• Your employment is dependent on obtaining and maintaining a credentialing clearance, background clearance and medical clearance according to University Health Service policies.
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the University of California and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). More information is available at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/dx/contract.html

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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