Welcome to the ACOEM
Career Center
This purpose of the Center is to acquaint physicians with the field
of occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) perhaps the widest
ranging of all medical specialties and assist them in finding employment
in the field. Now, not only can you find information that will help you
advance your career, but you can search for jobs or post an ad through
ACOEMs new on-line recruitment resource.
Occupational and environmental medicine belongs to the future. Devoted
to prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury,
illness, and disability, and the promotion of health and productivity
of workers, their families, and communities, it is a specialty of unlimited
challenges and opportunity. Because the majority of the population is
employed, the need for specialists in the field continues to grow. Whether
you are looking to enter the field, negotiate an employment contract,
or change jobs, the ACOEM Career Center can provide you with the tools
you need.
The ACOEM Career Center is
a member of the HEALTHeCAREERS Network, an integrated network of dozens
of prestigious healthcare associations. Tap into hundreds of healthcare
disciplines by visiting the Career
Center and
selecting the box next to "Uncheck for NP, PA & other disciplines".
Occupational and Environmental
Medicine Competencies
Occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) comprises a spectrum
of competencies ranging from those of the general practitioner to those
of a highly trained specialist. The purpose of the ACOEM Competencies
is
to clarify the identity of the field of OEM in the face of a rapidly
changing medical model and to enhance the understanding of what an
OEM physician
does and what an OEM physician has to offer society. As part of your
career planning, you should review these competencies. The
Competencies document is available on line at no charge click here
to access them.
Careers in Occupational and Environmental
Medicine
Wondering if the field of occupational and environmental medicine
is right for you? This publication introduces you to the exciting and
challenging world of occupational and environmental medicine. The Careers
brochure describes the need for OEM physicians; explains how to enter
the field; describes the different practice settings; and explains the
personal advantages in practicing OEM. The entire publication is available
on line at no charge. Click here to
access Careers.
ACOEM Compensation & Benefits
Study: A Compilation of 2002 Data
This salary and benefits survey can assist you in your salary negotiations.
Conducted and compiled by ACOEM during the first half of 2003, the study
helps you compare your salary and benefits package with your peers in
categories such as job position and primary work setting; number of years
practicing in occupational medicine; degree, certification, and specialty;
geographic location, etc. The Executive Summary is available on line at
no charge to ACOEM members only. Click
here to go to access the member only section of this web site.
Certification in OM
Physicians who have chosen to devote the major part of their careers to
the study and practice of occupational medicine may wish to enhance their
careers by obtaining certification in the specialty. Please note, ACOEM
is not a certification body certification in occupational medicine,
aerospace medicine, and/or public health/general preventive medicine is
administered by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) a member
of the American Board of Medical Specialties. Click
here to access ABPMs site containing the requirements for certification.
Making the Case for Employing OEM Physicians
Despite the fact that OEM programs have been demonstrated to be the logical
link between employee health, productivity, and the bottom line, too often,
OEM physicians are forced to justify their OEM program and
employment. As part of the ACOEM Career Center, the College will begin
to post on line studies that make the case for employing OEM physicians.
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