Principal Occupational Health Professional

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At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About the role:

Boston Scientific in Maple Grove, MN is looking for an experienced Occupational Health Professional to provide occupational health services to employees. This role supports ill or injured employees from injury onset to safe return to work, ensuring optimal health and productivity. The professional will deliver cost-effective care within licensure boundaries, complying with legal, labor, regulatory, and corporate standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing OSHA Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

• Maintaining thorough and accurate recordkeeping of all work-related injuries/illnesses (OSHA logs) and submittal of required documentation to appropriate government entities (OSHA/ BLS)

• Participation in design of programs to reduce the number of OSHA recordable injuries and lost and restricted days (e.g., early intervention programs) 

• Collaboration with the EHS team for injury investigations

• Support all aspects of case management for workers’ compensation claims, from communication with employees, provision of information to insurance, health care providers, etc.

• Collaboration with relevant managers and employees to promote return-to-work through evaluation of medical restrictions and job accommodations.

• Manage relationship and quality of service, outcomes with outside vendors for: On-site Occupational Health Clinic/ Off-site Occupational Health care providers  

• Management of medical surveillance programs ensuring compliance with medical monitoring programs, updating protocols, receiving, and evaluating medical documentation for work clearance etc. 

• Planning, coordinating, and delivery of health and wellness programs including coordination of outside vendors for annual first aid training, CPR/AED training, etc.

• Participation in monthly BSC occupational health council

• Act as a resource for all employees for both work related and non-work-related issues

Required qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree

• RN, OT, PT with minimum of 5 years of experience managing Occupational Health programs

• RN with minimum of 4 years of experience managing Occupational Health programs and Certification in Occupational Health (COHN) 

• Experience working with medical data management system (e.g., Cority)

• Experience with ergonomic evaluations, injuries, and continuous improvement programs

• Proven strong analytical and organizational skills

• Experience with a variety of computer applications

• Case management experience

• Ability to travel a limited amount (1-2 times per year)

Preferred qualifications: 

• 7+ years of experience managing Occupational Health programs 

• Certification in Occupational Health (COHN)

• Experience coordinating onsite wellness programs

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Requisition ID: 599583 

Minimum Salary: $ 99100 

Maximum Salary: $ 188300 

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com--will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.