A new position is available within a health center of a government organization. As an occupational physician practice assistant, you are the crucial link between employees, supervisors, and the occupational physician. You ensure that absenteeism is assessed in a timely manner, expert advice is provided, and the reintegration process runs smoothly. This is essential for the employability of our employees and operational continuity.
You will work in a diverse team with general practitioners, occupational physicians, physiotherapists, general practice mental health assistants, doctor's assistants, and pharmacy assistants.
What you will do.
- Analyze the request for help from the supervisor and, if necessary, directly involve the occupational physician based on severity and operational impact.
- Inventory limitations due to illness and translate them into concrete work tools.
- Conduct an occupational anamnesis and inventory the limitations caused by illness for one's own work.
- Conduct conversations with employees, provide preliminary practice-oriented advice to the absent employee, the supervisor, and the case manager.
- Conduct conversations with employees and, if necessary, follow-up conversations with absent employees.
- Draft conceptual feedback for employer and employee.
The actual division of tasks and content of the position will be determined in close consultation with the acting occupational physician.
Profile
You communicate clearly and convincingly with employees, supervisors, and the occupational physician, demonstrating strong empathy to respectfully guide employees through absenteeism. You are decisive and can prioritize quickly.
What they ask for.
- Relevant prior education and demonstrable work experience in the (socio-)medical sector.
- Diploma as Occupational Physician Practice Assistant (NSPOH, Hogeschool Breederode).
- Experience with medical information systems, preferably a specific medical information system.
- Familiarity with socio-medical guidance and/or case management.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations regarding absenteeism and the specific labor and operational context of a defense organization.
Practical
- National nationality is required.
- Application documents will be destroyed no later than three months after the completion of the selection procedure.
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