For a certified occupational health service, we are looking for an Occupational Physician Assistant (POB). You will work closely with the occupational physician and guide employees and employers throughout the absenteeism process. You will be given a lot of responsibility and work in a team with short lines of communication and experienced colleagues.
What you will do. As a POB, you are an important point of contact for employees and employers of various affiliated organizations. After a sick report, you contact the employee, assess the situation, and determine the next steps. Under the delegation of tasks from the occupational physician, you independently conduct absenteeism and progress interviews, with an eye for both the file and the person behind the absenteeism.
- Conducting absenteeism and progress interviews
- Guiding employees during illness and reintegration
- Advising employees and employers on absenteeism and employability
- Monitoring actions and deadlines within the Gatekeeper Improvement Act (Wet verbetering poortwachter)
- Identifying bottlenecks and opportunities within absenteeism trajectories
- Coordinating with the occupational physician and referring when necessary
- Liaising between various clients, employees
Profile
We are looking for someone with an affinity for absenteeism, who easily makes contact and enjoys taking responsibility.
- HBO (higher professional education) work and thinking level
- Relevant experience in, for example, absenteeism, reintegration, HR, case management, or sustainable employability
- Knowledge of the Wet verbetering poortwachter
- Driving license B
- Good communication skills
- A proactive and solution-oriented work attitude
- The ability to work independently and easily seek collaboration
Experience as a POB is a plus, but not a strict requirement. Candidates from HR, case management, or reintegration who wish to transition to a POB role are also welcome.
About the organization. You will join a growing and welcoming occupational health service with a dedicated and professional team. Extensive expertise is available within the organization in the field of absenteeism guidance, task delegation, prevention, sustainable employability, laws and regulations, and organizational development. The approach is personal and practical, focusing on what employees and employers need to move forward.
Within the team, there is room for knowledge sharing, asking questions, and personal development.
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