Global Occupational Health And Wellness Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Global Occupational Health and Wellness Lead provides and coordinates occupational health and wellness leadership services for Zoetis. This includes establishing governance related to occupational health and wellness requirements and initiatives to drive consistency and alignment across all Zoetis sites and functions.

The Lead also supports patient care via oversight of global occupational health program and works as educator, researcher, and consultant. Provides support, as needed, to prevent and manage work-related injuries and illnesses, preventative care and wellness programs, as well as manage occupational health aspects of global compliance requirements.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess employee's safe work capacity based on history, examination, and Fit for Duty program
• Initiate and support colleague health promotion, ergonomic assessments, early intervention and preventative care (including stretching, strengthening, active release technique and other physiotherapy modalities), wellness programs and disease prevention programs
• Assist in Biosafety and Industrial Hygiene risk assessments and program development
• Establish a global occupational hygiene and medical surveillance program right sized for Zoetis
• Develop and manage a global Injury/Illness Case Management program including controlling off-site referrals and facilitating workers' compensation, ADA requests, and assists in the interactive process for short/long term disability cases, including FMLA
• Provide continuity of care by developing, documenting, and implementing effective medical treatment, return-to-work, and disability management
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidentiality
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and Human Resources to establish and ensure proper execution of guidelines, processes and procedures related to occupational health and wellness requirements and initiatives.
• Develop and implement a company-wide drug and alcohol program (including testing, pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, etc).
• Provide occupational health and wellness services to Zoetis colleagues within regulated scope of practice
• Provide (as applicable) and coordinate emergency response services and training (including first aid, AED, blood-borne pathogens, CPR).
• Partner with sites to ensure onsite clinics are maintained in accordance with policy; site services, contracted employees, contracts, and service level agreements are in place to meet Zoetis needs.
• Create consistent global approach to initial patient screenings (including patient history and physical) and diagnosis and treatment of occupational/personal injuries and illnesses
• Comply with legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Document patient data in electronic medical database(s), as applicable per standard protocols
• Design and oversee implementation of occupational health governance and services that support the needs of the businesses and colleagues across all Zoetis.
• Complete travel consults for international personal/business travelers
• Develop and implements training programs for occupational health nurses and staff to ensure compliance and alignment across all Zoetis.
• Provide reproductive health consults, including risk assessments of job duties to ensure colleague safety and reasonable accommodation
• Manage occupational health and wellness committees/sub-teams, as assigned
• Promote optimal recovery through education and counseling of injured workers on pathophysiology and treatment plan

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Colleague will interact most frequently with Human Resources, Occupational Health Clinics, Risk Management, Legal, Environmental Health and Safety, Third Party Administrators and Global/Site Leadership.

RESOURCES MANAGED:

Management of occupational health clinics and staff globally

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in ergonomics, acute episodic care, wellness care and counseling of adults required
• 10+ years' experience in occupational health, ER or urgent care required
• COHN-S preferred
• Willing to obtain licensure in states where applicable and allowed
• Masters Degree in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN); APRN Board Certification required
• People leadership experience a plus

TECHNICAL SKILLS and COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Skill in interpreting medical records, uncomplicated x-rays, spirometry tests, audiograms, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies
• Proficient in the use of electronic medical record keeping systems.
• Experience dealing with COVID-19 situations
• Certified as MERT trainer or willing to obtain
• Ability to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses
• Experience consulting with colleagues as it relates to occupational health and/or wellness situations to assess post-disability return to work cases and counsel on worker's compensation matters.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The work conditions for the position are stationary with periodic standing, walking, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing throughout the workday. Transferring patients and objects may be required. This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials. The incumbent must be mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. The colleague(s) may be required to travel and or work greater than 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays to support the business. Must wear appropriate gowning and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in manufacturing/production areas.

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to
be located in (Colorado). Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.

Base Pay Range: $190,000 - $225,000

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in (California), (NJ Remote), (NY Remote), or (Washington). Base pay may vary based on location and
other factors.

Base Pay Range: $190,000 - $225,000

This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation. The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and

retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.