Rheumatologist (Phillipsburg)

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Physician provides professional medical care in the occupational health and urgent care programs. Coordinates services with physicians at other Care Now locations as well as perform E-Visits.

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Physician provides professional medical care in the occupational health and urgent care programs. Coordinates services with physicians at other Care Now locations as well as perform E-Visits.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides occupational health and urgent care injury and illness care and follow-up evaluations.
• Performs histories and physical examinations as part of pre-placement, annual, return to duty, and executive physicals. Reviews results of histories, physicals, and studies to determine placement of candidates for employment.
• Performs medical review officer duties for drug testing. (If certified to do so).
• Meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs, and conducts workplace tours and other on-site assessments.
• Maintains an adequate knowledge base of the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act and OSHA recordability and demonstrates competency in these areas as assessed by case management review of the medical record.
• Acts as a resource and consultant to client companies and OccuMed Resources staff regarding Occupational Medicine and OSHA regulations.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and revision of policies and procedures effecting medical practice, judgment, and quality of occupational health services.
• Coordinates work with the physicians and staff at the other occupational health and urgent care locations.
• Supervises the Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners.
• Performs and directs medical quality improvement activities.
• Act as a liaison with the medical community.
• Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibility.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to three (3) hours per day; three (3) hours a t a time. Standing for up to eight (8) hours per day; eight (8) hours at a time. Walking for up to six (6) hours per day; one (1) hour at a time. Frequent fingering, handling, grasping, twisting, and turning as it relates to therapeutic procedures. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds. Rarely lifting with assistance, up to 100 pounds. Rarely pushing and pulling patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheel chair or stretcher. Occasionally stooping and bending. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Seeing as it relates to normal near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of accredited school of medicine. Board eligible, must be certified within one year of hire, or board certified in occupational medicine, family practice, emergency medicine, or internal medicine.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One to two years experience required, preferably in an urgent care and occupational health setting. Fluency in Spanish language desirable.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you areencouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications andlicenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1872, St. Lukes University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Networks service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Lukes hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Lukes Childrens Hospital.

SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicares five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek Worlds Best Hospital . The Networks flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Lukes was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St.Lukes has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St.Lukes is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St.Lukes was named one of Americas Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St.Lukes was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St.Lukes University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazines ranking of employers in Pennsylvania.

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