Fire Medical Provider

2026-11-03

The City of Boise Fire Department is seeking a qualified , board - certified physician in occupational medicine or a related specialty , supported by an organization with the clinical expertise and operational capacity to deliver a comprehensive occupational health and behavioral health program for uniformed fire personnel . The selected provider shall deliver a full continuum of services across a firefighter ' s career , including candidate ( pre - employment ) physical and behavioral health evaluations ; annual comprehensive medical examinations inclusive of evidence - based mental and behavioral health screenings ; injury and rehabilitation case coordination ; return - to - work and fitness - for - duty determinations ; specialty team evaluations ; and retirement assessments . Services shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 1582 ( 2025 edition ), NFPA 1580 ( 2025 edition ), the IAFF Wellness - Fitness Initiative ( General Order 102 ), and all applicable federal , state , and local regulations . Required services include , but are not limited to : comprehensive medical history questionnaires ( including behavioral health components ); individualized health risk appraisals ; complete physical examinations ; laboratory testing ; immunizations and infectious disease screening ; radiology ; pulmonary function testing ; resting and excercise cardiac testing ; metabolic and work capacity testing as applicable ; confidential reporting of fitness - for - duty determinations ; structured follow - up or referral management for both medical and behavioral findings ; and maintenance of secure medical records . Behavioral health services must be integrated into the occupational health framework and delivered by appropriately licensed professionals . The provider shall demonstrate the capability to conduct confidential , evidence - based behavioral health screenings ; provide individualized feedback ; facilitate early identification of risk factors ; coordinate referrals to qualified mental health practitioners when indicated ; and support return - to - work clearance following psychological or stress - related leave . Services must reflect best practices in occupational behavioral health and address stress , trauma exposure , post - traumatic stress injury ( PTSI ), and other job - related behavioral health risks common to the fire service . The provider must demonstrate organization capacity to manage approximately 200 or more annual wellness examinations , in addition to injury - related and other required evaluations . The provider must maintain strict medical confidentiality standards and provide the City only with fitness - for - duty determinations , work restrictions , and accommodation guidance , as appropriate . Clear , timely , and reliable communication with Fire Department leadership and personnel is required . Proposer must demonstrate knowledge of firefighter - specific occupational exposures , job task analysis , trauma - informed care principles , and applicable occupational health and behavioral health laws and standards .

Idaho

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