Occupational Medicine Job at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, SC

Join Our Innovative Team: Occupation Health Physician – A Career in Diverse and Unique Occupational Medicine at Lexington Health, Cayce, South Carolina

Your Opportunity:

Are you an Occupational Health Physician seeking a career filled with diverse challenges and unique opportunities? Join us at Lexington Health where we are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Occupational Medicine Physician who is eager to explore the varied aspects of this specialty. Primary Care or Emergency Medicine physicians with Occupational Medicine experience are also encouraged to apply. Must be DOT and MRO certified or willing to be certified within 6 months. We currently have several physicians, and we support numerous large-scale businesses with on-site services. Our well-established program has been around for over 25 years and is continuing to grow rapidly.

Your Role – The Crucial Aspects of Occupational Health:

1. Workers Compensation Injury Care: Treatment of work-related injuries and illness with a focus on excellent patient care and understanding of OSHA recording criteria. Injury care skills to include suturing and splinting are preferred.
2. Work-Related Examinations: Perform OSHA-mandated medical surveillance exams, post-offer exams, pre-employment physicals, firefighter physicals, and DOT exams.
3. Workplace Illness and Injury Prevention: Conduct on-site evaluations, offering tailored medical advice to prevent workplace illnesses and injuries.
4. Return-to-Work Exams: Conduct comprehensive assessments to ensure employees are fit to resume their roles, considering the unique demands of their jobs.
5. Exposure Response: Provide prompt and effective care for workers exposed to blood and body fluids, ensuring rapid evaluation and treatment.
6. Health and Safety Advocacy: Actively participate in on-site ergonomic and safety assessments, advising on improvements to prevent workplace injuries.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, CME allowance, and more.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Engage in a variety of health care services and on-site company engagements.
• Community Impact: Make a tangible difference in the health and safety of the workforce.

Join Us in Making a Difference:

At Lexington Health, we believe in the power of Occupational Medicine to improve not just workplace health, but overall community wellness. If you're ready to embark on a career that's diverse, impactful, and deeply rewarding, we'd love to welcome you to our team. 

About the Organization:

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet  with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Community Highlights:

• Capital city of Columbia, South Carolina with central location to numerous southeastern cities in NC, GA, and FL; favorable economic environment and cultural diversity
• South Carolina ranked as one of the fastest-growing states in the country
• Top-rated public-school districts with several private school or charter school options
• As home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, SEC Division I sporting events
• Top-quality entertainment at Colonial Life Arena and the Koger Center for the Arts
• Energetic nightlife in the Congaree Vista and diverse local businesses throughout the Main Street District and beyond
• Popular attractions such as Riverbanks Zoo and Soda City Market every Saturday morning
• National parks and limitless outdoor recreational opportunities with proximity to Lake Murray and the Congaree Riverwalk

West Columbia, South Carolina is located in the Midlands of South Carolina, which is an affordable, family-friendly community. Its central location, favorable economic environment, cultural diversity and recreation opportunities make the Columbia area an ideal place to work, live and play.