Job Abstract

In 1971, Yale University began a unique and historic experiment in providing health services to its faculty, staff, and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on its campus. Yale Health now has over 47,000 members, including students, faculty, staff, and their families. Yale Health is a not-for-profit, physician-led health plan that operates a medical center on the Yale campus, the Yale Health Center, a state-of-the-art facility located near the main campus at 55 Lock Street. Yale Health is accredited by the Joint Commission and is recognized as a Primary Care Medical Home.

The Director is a physician who oversees all clinical and administrative activities of Yale University’s Employee Health Program to meet the healthcare needs of Yale’s large and diverse employee population. Reporting to the Chief Campus Health Officer within Yale Health, the university’s health service provider, the Director will play a pivotal role in coordinating campus stakeholders to promote optimal health, safety and wellbeing of Yale faculty and staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This leadership position involves providing clinical expertise, managing a team of healthcare professionals, and collaborating with various university departments and stakeholders. Current CPR or eligible for recertification. 1. Develop and implement the strategic vision, policies, procedures, and protocols for occupational health services at the university in conjunction with key stakeholders. 2. Lead the Employee Health Department’s team of healthcare professionals; recruit, supervise, and manage clinical staff performance. Collaborate with the department manager in assessing resource needs and budgeting. 3. Partner with the Campus Health Team to integrate occupational health initiatives into broader campus wellness and population health programs. 4. Collaborate with Yale Health clinical department leadership to ensure appropriate management and referral for work-related injuries/illness or exposures. 5. Develop and oversee role-based health requirements where appropriate for employees to ensure they meet the university’s requirements. Develop strategies to optimize compliance. Ensure compliance with federal and state occupational health regulations. 6. Conduct pre-employment screenings/assessments. Provide medical consultations, examinations, and surveillance for employees exposed to potential hazards in conjunction with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). 7. Diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and rehabilitation, referral to specialty providers, and collaborating as needed with Worker’s Compensation, EHS, HR, and the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA) 8. Collaborate and guide committees and campus partners to assess and implement measures to reduce workplace hazards and risks while promoting employee well-being on campus. 9. Develop information and post-exposure response plans for human pathogens in use at Yale. 10. Consult the Yale Health Infection Control Committee to meet organizational safety and regulatory standards. 11. Support/advise the implementation and monitoring of programs for the identification of, response to, and reporting of disease outbreaks impacting campus. 12. Partner with Workers’ Compensation and legal counsel to assess the impact and efficacy of workers’ compensation operations. 13. Review OSHA logs, workplace injury/exposure reports, and other data to identify trends, recommend prevention strategies, and assess the effectiveness of interventions. 14. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements of occupational medicine and healthcare; identify new and emerging requirements, analyze data, and engage relevant partners in self-audits and risk assessments. Stay current with developments in occupational medicine and healthcare trends. 15. Keep University leadership and EHS apprised of regulatory issues and risks and engage University leadership in decisions to address effectively and timely. 16. Maintain accurate occupational health records, ensuring appropriate attention to HIPAA and state and federal regulations related to confidential employment records. 1. Graduation from an accredited medical or osteopathic medical school. 2. Fellowship training in Occupational and Environmental Medicine or equivalent residency training. 3. A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible patient care that consists of administrative and leadership experience, including quality oversight and staff management.