Description
The health and safety of our Airmen is a top priority. Focusing on the prevention, evaluation, treatment and resolution of health conditions caused by workplace environments, Occupational Medicine Physicians ensure our Airmen are working in the safest conditions possible. Trained to detect potential health hazards as well as prevent disease and injury in the work environment, these experts do everything in their power to promote wellness among our Airmen in the workplace.
Core Skills
- occupational health assessment and surveillance
- workplace hazard identification and mitigation
- exposure assessment and monitoring
- data analysis and health trend reporting
- policy development and regulatory compliance
- incident investigation and root cause analysis
- risk communication and training
- program management and documentation
- interdisciplinary team leadership
- process improvement and quality assurance
Common Certifications
- Medical License (MD/DO, state-specific)
- Board Certification in Occupational Medicine (ABPM)
- Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN/COHN-S, for nurses)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- NURSING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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