The City of Boise Fire Department is seeking a board certified physician in occupational medicine, internal medicine specializing in fields relevant to the fire service such as occupational toxicology, industrial hygiene, epidemiology, infectious disease, pulmonary, cardiology, critical care, orthopedics, and/or emergency medicine to provide in-office exams (annual, injury & rehab) and on-site vaccinations to Fire Staff. The ability to interact successfully with other professionals is essential since no single person can be a specialist in all fields. Physician must have a thorough knowledge of job-related activities, physical demands of the occupation and stresses associated with firefighting. The individual must understand the various Fire Service job analyses, remain current on medical literature pertaining to fire service related issues, and conduct ongoing research related to fire fighter’s health, safety, and fitness. Additionally, the physician must have knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as well as the roles of labor and management relating to occupational medicine, health, and safety.
The selected firm is also expected to act as a consultant to the Fire Department for physician level administrative services for program/policy development and education. The physician should have a thorough knowledge of job-related activities, physical demands of the occupation and stresses associated with the job of a firefighter.
