Occupational Medicine Specialist

This position is a key staff member of the Occupational Health organization at Los Alamos National Laboratory, promoting worker health and wellbeing.

The Occupational Medicine Specialist will provide exceptional service at the worker, organizational, and institutional level, with opportunities to learn and practice medicine in exciting fields such as radiation emergency medicine, chemical, biological, and physical hazard exposure, ergonomics, substance abuse testing, travel health, reproductive health, population health management, and others.

Clinical duties required for this position include fitness for duty evaluations, management of work-related injuries and illnesses, after-hour call support, medical surveillance and certification examinations, and triage of non-occupational health issues.

Additional duties include oversight and supervision for Advanced Practice Clinicians, support of emergency response efforts, service as the subject matter expert for various medical surveillance and certification programs, service as a consultant on institutional projects or policy development as they relate to worker health, and support for the Medical Director.

Requirements:

• Leadership experience collaborating, managing, and working effectively with personnel at all levels, including Advanced Practice Clinicians and nurses.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and improvement, team-building, prioritizing, managing resources, and meeting organizational objectives and deadlines.
• Clinical/practical experience in the practice of direct patient care and experience with periodic health surveillance examinations.
• Demonstrated experience in the review, analysis, and interpretation of diagnostic testing, including laboratory work, electrocardiogram, pulmonary function testing, audiometry, vision testing, and fitness assessments.
• Demonstrated passion for worker well-being and population health management.
• Competency in using an electronic medical record.

Additional Requirements for Occupational Physician 4:

• Demonstrated leadership in promoting a culture of psychological safety and organizational learning.
• Experience with occupational health-related federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with issues, complications, and treatments relating to radiological, chemical, and biological hazards and diseases.
• Demonstrated skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting occupational medicine.
• Skills in the preparation and presentation of occupational medicine technical and non-technical reports.

Education/Experience:

• MD or DO
• Board Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in one of the following member board specialties: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, or Preventive Medicine.
• Position typically requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of recent clinical experience that required the application of concepts used in occupational medicine.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current certification for National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners through FMCSA.
• Current certification as Medical Review Officer.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health regulations and standards, including but not limited to applicable OSHA standards.
• Working knowledge of Workers Compensation statutes and workplace implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with emergency preparedness support.
• Working knowledge of hazards related to biologic, chemical, physical, and radiologic hazards.
• Demonstrated contributions to the development of health and wellness programs.
• Understanding of office and non-office ergonomic science.
• Understanding of exercise science, and interpretation of tactical fitness assessments.
• Familiarity with DOE health and safety standards.
• Working knowledge of worker fitness for duty and work ability.
• Experience with customer service improvement projects.
• Experience with performance improvement projects.
• Commitment to growth as an ideal team player.

Work Environment:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.

If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader.

The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work:

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

Our Generous Benefits Package Includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)

Additional Details:

• Directive 206.2
• Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance:

Q

(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law.

A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular Position:

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants:

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.

If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader.

Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program:

The higher level position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th.

The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.

To request such an accommodation, please send an email to or call option 2 and then option 3.