Physician - Occupational Medicine - PRN
Company: Valor Healthcare
Location: Vicksburg
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Part-time Description Position Summary: The Occupational
Medicine Physician plays a key role in delivering high-quality,
patient-centered care to employees, with a focus on injury
prevention, work-related illness treatment, regulatory compliance,
and health promotion. This role supports clinic operations,
employer partnerships, and employee health and wellness. The
Occupational Medicine Physician shall provide comprehensive
occupational health services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
workforce. Site Location: This position will cover per-diem / PRN
coverage as needed for two different site locations in Vicksburg,
MS Core Responsibilities: • Evaluate and treat work-related
injuries and illnesses. • Determine fitness for duty and work
restrictions. • Develop return-to-work plans and monitor recovery
progress. • Conduct per-employment physicals, exams for Load
Handling Equipment Operators, Coast Guard exams, DOT exams,
fit-for-duty evaluations, return to duty examinations, separation
examinations, and periodic health surveillance (e.g., audiograms,
pulmonary function tests, respirator clearance, etc). • Online
Respirator Medical Evaluations • Review and interpret lab results,
imaging, and diagnostic tests. • Identify workplace health risks
and provide counseling on prevention. • Manage workers’
compensation cases and maintain thorough documentation. •
Collaborate with clinic staff, employers, case managers, and safety
teams to ensure care is aligned with employer requirements and
regulatory guidelines. • Ensure compliance with USACE, OSHA, ADA,
HIPAA and other regulatory standards. • Participate in health
education and wellness training. • Offer guidance on ergonomics,
workplace hazards, and injury prevention strategies. • Work closely
with USACE leadership, Medical Director, HR, Safety, and other
departments. • Attend internal and external client meetings and
safety and health committee meetings when needed. • Communicate
effectively with employees, employers, and external providers. •
Maintain accurate and timely medical records. • Contribute to
clinic metrics, quality initiatives and compliance reports. •
Monitor due and overdue exams to help maintain compliance with
USACE requirements. • Participate in mock drills, codes, and
quality assurance reviews. • Participate in drills, standing order
reviews, AED oversight, hearing conservation oversight, and
training activities. • Work with the clinical management team in
the development or revision of clinical protocols, procedures, and
templates. Requirements Qualifications: • Doctorate of Medicine
(MD) or Doctorate of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited college • 3
yrs Occupational Medicine experience • Department of Transportation
(DOT) certification • Active, unrestricted license to practice as a
MD/DO in the state where services are being provided. • Must be
credentialed and remain in good standings. Preferred: •
Board-certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
preferred Qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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