Occupational Medicine Physician
Drew Sterling
604 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94588
(925) 555-1234
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Solo Practitioner and Independent Contractor specializing in workplace health issues related to Workers' Compensation claims. Extensive knowledge of medical diagnostic and patient care services, providing medical expertise and consultation in various settings, including industrial/manufacturing, health care facilities, law firms, and insurance carriers. Strong understanding of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Diabetes • Public Speaking
• Professional Writing • Effects of Shift Work
• Disability Resolution • Chronic Pain Syndromes
• Workplace Substance Abuse • Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
• Psychological Aspects of Disability • Workers' Compensation Management
• Excellent Management & Organizational Skills • Outstanding Communication/Interpersonal Skills
EDUCATION
Medical College of New Jersey, New Jersey
1992
Doctor of Medicine
University of New York, New York
1987
Masters, Public Health
University of New York, New York
1985
Bachelor of Arts
American Academy of Pain Management
1986
Public Health
• Board Certified, American Board of Family Practice
• Certified Medial Review Officer
• Certified Independent Medical Examiner
• Certified Ergonomics Specialist
• DiplomaDoctor of Medicine (MD)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PAUL SMITH, MD,MPH, PC, Clifton, New Jersey
2001 - Present
Principal
Solo practitioner and independent contractor providing workplace health consulting and medical expertise to health care facilities, law firms, and insurance carriers in relation to injuries or conditions that occur in the workplace.
• Established and maintained excellent client relationships, providing medical expertise and consultation on a regular basis to Durimax Steel, Celco Power, Vatts Steel, and other independent local clients.
• Successfully led and negotiated contract terms as Medical Director to Clifton Rehabilitation Systems, a statewide physical therapy chain.
• Independently performed IME (Independent Medical Evaluation) reports on injured workers to determine whether injuries had occurred; included conducting medical accident investigations for work relatedness, identifying cause, and providing recommendations for treatment or referral.
• Formulated strategies to reduce Workers' Compensation claims costs for Durimax Steel by 68% over a 3 year period; initiated a return to work program and early reporting and treatment of workplace injuries.
• Instrumental in initiating, writing, and administering a workplace drug policy for Durimax Steel, gaining Union support; company's previous experience introducing such policies received strong opposition from its Union.
• Provided on-site training in disability case management to company nurses, reducing company costs in lost time disability.
• Identified new and innovative approaches to enhance the effectiveness of Durimax Steel's Safety Program; integrated medical awareness with safety procedures, initiated a medical accident investigation protocol, and participated as the company's physician in Safety Committee Meetings.
• Spearheaded efforts to reduce mistrust between Union and Management by providing fair and objective management of Workers' Compensation injuries.
CLIFTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES, Clifton, New Jersey
1997 - 1998
Occupational Medicine Physician
Reported directly to Vice President of Ambulatory Care evaluating and treating injured workers for leading healthcare facility within the area offering Occupational Medicine Services.
• Established reputation as a credible occupational medical consultant within the corporate sector; managed company Workers' Compensation claims, minimizing client financial responsibility and expediting resolution of problematic cases.
• Enhanced reputation by performing on-site visits to client facilities, maintaining strong client relationships and creating loyal accounts; accurately determined causality for injuries and provided ergonomic and other safety recommendations to prevent similar accidents.
MERCY HOSPITAL, ENGLEWOOD - Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
1995 - 1996
Family Practitioner
Reported directly to Chairman of Department for Englewood Cliffs Clinic at Mercy Hospital providing primary health care services through the evaluation and treatment of patients.
• Developed on-site health care presentations at a local half-way house for women with drug related offences, educating them on the health effects of addiction to themselves and their children.
• Orchestrated the implementation of the Welfare Disability Examinations initiative, enabling individuals previously labeled as "disabled" to return to work
• Collaborated with case-workers on patient disability cases, performing evaluations to enable able-bodied individuals to return to work.
TRAINING
New Jersey Self Insurers' Association Fall Workshop • Musculoskeletal Disorders & Ergonomics • Allergies at Work • Understanding HIPAA • Drug Diversion & Abuse • Risk Management Essentials for Physicians • Medical Review Officer Drug & Alcohol Testing • Principles of Workers' Compensation & Disability Case Management • Conflict Resolution
PRESENTATIONS
"Hand-Arm Syndrome" - New Jersey Self-Insurer's Association, New Jersey (Oct 2003)
"The Therapist's Role in Disability Resolution" - Clifton Rehab Systems, New Jersey (Oct 2003)
"Health & Safety Effects for Shift-workers" - Durimax Safety Leadership Committee, New Jersey (Sept 2002)
"Guide to Disability Resolution" - Celco Power WC Claims Reserves Meeting, New Jersey (Mar 2002)
"Employer's Guide: Return to Work Strategies" - Clifton Services Committee, New Jersey (Mar 2001)
"How to Overcome Chronic Pain Syndrome" - Englewood Claims Association, New Jersey (Jan 2001)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Chairperson, Industry for Workers' Compensation Reform, New Jersey
Member, American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Member, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
Member, American Academy of Family Practitioners
PRWRA Jennifer Rushton - vbss@keraijen.com.au