Director, Occupational Health | Phoenix Children’s

Phoenix, Arizona, Position Summary This position plans and directs the activities and functions of the Occupational Health Department in accordance with all applicable standards, state and federal regulations and guidelines. Occupational Health delivers system-wide services including pre-placement health screenings for all employees, volunteers, and contractors within the Phoenix Children’s organization to assure employee’s health and physical capabilities during employment. Responsibilities for this role include; care management of Workers Compensation claims to support appropriate medical care, providing assistance in accommodations when needed, and evaluating the post injury investigations to prevent future employee harm; administering the Respiratory Protection program including a review of the annual risk assessment and fit testing program for all Phoenix Children’s locations; providing post exposure follow up guidance for all work-related pathogen exposures; overseeing the employee illness portal to ensure the safety of staff and patients; and obtaining and ensuring Medical Directives from the Occupational Health Medical Director are renewed annually and adhere to current evidence-based health practices and local health authority requirements. Education Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or other related field. (Required) Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. (Preferred) Experience Five (5) years of Employee Health experience to include responsibility for Occupational Health program administration. (Required) Experience with case management of work-related incidents. (Required) One (1) year of experience with Electronic Health Record software. (Required) Certifications Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. (Required) Special Skills Knowledge of Employee Health and Safety standards, regulatory compliance, and procedures. (Required) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Employee Health EMR software, or other technology platforms. (Required)