University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
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About the position
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences (DEPHS) is the oldest residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) in the USA and seeks a dynamic, creative, and compelling Program Director to expand beyond the Combined Employee Health Center [CEHC] to serve workers and companies beyond the University of Cincinnati [UC] and UC Health. This "Occupational Health Center" (yet to be named) will complement the CEHC that currently provides employee health services to their ~ 30,000 workers and contractors. This position will be a faculty appointment at the University of Cincinnati and the final faculty rank/title will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of the outward-facing Occupational Health Center (OHC).
- Influence OEM beyond the residency, local workers and employers, to have regional, national, and even global impact.
- Strengthen UC's longest-in-the-USA OEM residency program.
- Lead and foster the advancement of OEM postgraduate education and training programs.
- Responsible for recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention of faculty.
- Promote a productive environment for the enhancement of faculty members' collaborative practice and research initiatives.
- Serve as administrative and clinical leader for the OEM Residency Program in the UC Health graduate medical education (GME) office.
Requirements
- Ohio medical license.
- A master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or similar field (MPH, MS).
- Certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
- Eligibility to be certified by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.
- Demonstrated interest in clinical OEM.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrated evidence of effective teaching, commitment to students, and service to the profession.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Nice-to-haves
- Two years of medical administrative experience in the field of occupational medicine.
- Certification as a Medical Review Officer.
- Certification as a Certified Medical Examiner, verified by FMCSA.
- Prior experience in graduate medical education.
- Entrepreneurial experience or interest.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program.
- Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
