Public Safety Wellness Center Physician

Job Description:

Public Safety Wellness Center Physician

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from a college or university with a Doctor of Medicine degree.

Licenses or Certifications:

• License to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Must have current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment.

Notes to Applicants
The City of Austin, Texas, is seeking a second physician to work with our team of health professionals at the Public Safety Wellness Center ( PSWC ).

• Use your talents to support the wellness of Austin Fire, Police and EMS personnel in a beautiful city that focuses on a health lifestyle.
• The PSWC general hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, with flexibility within those hours, if you’re looking to enhance your work-life balance.
• The pay range is consistent with other municipal government agencies for this job title - the intrinsic value of appreciative patients, truly preventative care, a fun work environment, and investment in community safety deserves additional consideration.
• The City of Austin Employee’s Retirement System ( COAERS ) is a defined benefit pension with vesting after five years of continuous service. Other benefits include excellent insurance plans,14 holidays per year, 1 day of vacation leave per month, three personal holidays and 1 day of sick leave per month.

The Public Safety Wellness Center Physician performs medical assessments of public safety cadet candidates, AFD firefighters, APD officers, EMS medics, and other public safety employees. Medical assessments include taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, interpreting results of laboratory studies, radiology studies, treadmill ECGs (stress test), spirometry, hearing and vision testing. This position makes treatment and return-to-work recommendations for sick and injured first responders.

The following duties and responsibilities for the Public Safety Wellness Doctor may apply:

• Performing pre-hire medical assessments of public safety cadet candidates
• Conducting annual medical assessments of firefighters, police officers, and EMS medics that include:
  • taking medical histories
  • performing physical examinations
  • interpreting results of laboratory studies
  • radiology studies
  • treadmill ECGs (stress test)
  • spirometry
  • hearing and vision testing
• Providing referrals to personal physician or regional medical specialists for care of occupational injuries, cardiac and pulmonary issues, cancer, behavioral and other health issues affecting first responders
• Coordinating a holistic wellness approach with other Public Safety Wellness Center personnel focused on:
  • fitness
  • injury/medical rehabilitation
  • behavioral health
  • peer support
• Making treatment and return-to-work recommendations for sick and injured first responders
• Managing vaccinations and infection control for first responders

Please note the following when completing the City of Austin application for this position:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all the previous employment experience you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• AFD reserves the right to begin interviews before the closing date.
• A resume and cover letter are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. Applications missing information and/or documents will be deemed incomplete applications and will not be considered.
• The Austin Fire Department may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications will be accepted.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

For more detailed information, please contact Brad Poerner, Austin Fire Department Human Resources Manager, at brad.poerner@austintexas.gov .
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Hours may vary per business needs
Job Close Date 10/14/2024 Type of Posting External Department Fire Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 517 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in occupational medicine including wellness and fitness health components related to first responders, especially firefighting.
• Board eligible or certified in a relevant specialty such as emergency, family, internal, or occupational medicine.
• Experience coordinating referrals to a variety of medical specialties for care of occupational injuries, cardiac and pulmonary issues, cancer, behavioral and other health issues affecting first responders.
• Experience conducting medical assessments to gauge the abilities and skills of incumbent uniformed personnel and candidates.
• Knowledge of holistic wellness approach for public safety providers that includes: medical, fitness, injury/fitness/medical rehabilitation and behavioral health.
• Knowledge of risk management and consideration of environmental conditions in treating first responders.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Performs physical examinations of new and existing patients at the Public Safety Wellness Center clinic, which may include specialized functions such as infectious disease and preventative medicine. Diagnoses and treats based on patients’ medical histories and results of physical assessments. Recommends treatment and preventive care. Instructs patients and their families regarding procedures performed, home care, and follow-up visits. Directs professional and auxiliary health care staff during treatment of patients. Responds to inquiries from staff and patients regarding preventive health and treatments.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of preventive medicine and infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to medicine and to health clinics.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of health clinics.
• Knowledge of principles of culture, cultural competency, and cultural humility.
• Knowledge of, and understanding of, ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
• Knowledge of local community, social service, and cultural resources.
• Knowledge of public health preparedness and response.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, patients, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural and linguistic competency.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required by HIPAA and other State and Federal privacy laws.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and versatility.
• Ability to work with and relate to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to work professionally and ethically in a multi-cultural team setting.
• Ability to perform medical examinations, make diagnoses, and perform appropriate medical care.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Public Safety Wellness Center Physician are: Graduation from a college or university with a Doctor of Medicine degree.The Licenses and Certifications Required are: License to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Must have current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* How much experience do you have working in a wellness/fitness environment?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-5 years
• 5-10 years
• More than 10 years

* Are you Board eligible or certified in any of these specialties; emergency, family, internal or occupational medicine?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience conducting medical assessments to gauge the abilities and skills of firsts responders?

• Yes
• No

* Why are you interested in working at a municipal Public Safety Wellness Center?
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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