Physician (Occupational Medicine)

Overview

Physician (Occupational Medicine) Tinker AFB, Oklahoma

 

Tinker AFB is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Frommer’s Travel and Travel + Leisure, Oklahoma City offers all of the culture, cuisine, attractions and amenities you’d expect in a modern metropolis. And with its rugged Western past, working stockyards and title as “Horse Show Capital of the World,” it’s rich in cowboy culture, as well. From family fun to romantic retreats to outdoor adventures you won’t find anywhere else, Oklahoma City has plenty of hustle without all the hassle.

Western charm goes metropolitan in Oklahoma's capital city. Oklahoma City offers plenty of interesting things to do and boasts big-league attractions, including the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Basketball team. Guests can also explore the revitalized downtown area, starring the Bricktown Entertainment District, Paycom Center and top-notch museums, including the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Rope up some fun at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and other Oklahoma City's Adventure District destinations. Learn Oklahoma's story at the Oklahoma State Capitol and nearby Oklahoma History Center. Go kid-friendly at the Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden, Science Museum Oklahoma, Frontier City Theme Park and White Water Bay. Escape to the outdoors at the Oklahoma River & Regatta Park, Myriad Botanical Gardens & Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory and Lake Hefner. Oklahoma City offers a thriving nightlife scene with concentrations of popular spots for music, dancing and drinks in the Bricktown Entertainment District, the Paseo Arts District, and Western Avenue area. The arts abound, and culture flourishes with options such as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic orchestra, the Oklahoma City Ballet, vibrant art districts and plentiful galleries, a diverse music scene that produces national stars in multiple genres, bountiful drama productions and an acclaimed arts festival that draws nearly 1 million visitors each year.

 

 

 

 

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

MAJOR DUTIESIdentifies and treats occupational injuries and illnesses, or provides for choice of private physician. Seesinjured patients as a priority, makes diagnoses and provides appropriate treatment or transfers patient to otherdefinitive health care facility, if necessary. Uses specialized medical or scientific training to recognize and exploitnew ideas in the approach to early diagnosis of work related conditions. Responsible for making proper dispositionof patients when cases warrant further specialized treatment. Provides first aid or palliative care for minor nonoccupationaldisorders to enable the employee to complete the workday before seeing their private physician.

 

Accomplishes surveillance occupational physical examinations (pre-placement, periodic, termination, Fitnessfor Duty, Temporary Duty (TDY), and Overseas Clearance) and makes appropriate recommendations fromfindings. Appropriately reviews occupational health work place exposure data, such as noise dosimetry or airsampling for chemicals, to ensure proper medical surveillance for such hazards. Interprets radiology,electrocardiogram, pulmonary: function tests, and lab results that are performed in the evaluation, treatment, ordisposition of patients and appropriately explains results to patients.

 

Actively participates in the Medical Worksite Visit Program in order to identify, eliminate, or control healthand safety hazards. Answers supervisor/worker questions regarding exposure hazards as they may relate to healthconcerns. Retrieves shop employee rosters as needed during site visits to expedite scheduling and accomplishmentof surveillance occupational examinations. Analyzes site visit results and makes recommendations to theOccupational Health Working Group (OHWG), via the OMF Flight Commander, for appropriate medicalsurveillance.

 

Conducts medical record reviews for quality assurance to standards of care of fellow healthcare providers.Accomplishes medical record reviews and medical opinion letters for Workers Compensations claims andDisability Retirement applications. Provides medical information within patient privacy limitations during Fitnessfor Duty Panel Meetings to assist management with worker placement options.

 

Represents 72 OMRS/SGXO in a variety of installa