Provide evidence-based occupational medicine care for work-related injuries and illnesses, with a focus on examinations, treatment plans, referrals, and safe return-to-work planning. This role also includes performing DOT and pre-placement exams, serving as a Medical Review Officer, and supporting workplace assessments and compliance with workers’ compensation, OSHA, and federal/state regulations. The physician collaborates with leadership, case managers, therapists, and client employers to help shape clinical standards and quality initiatives across the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based care for work-related injuries and illnesses, including examinations, treatment plans, and specialist referrals.
- Conduct DOT, pre-placement, and other specialized occupational health exams.
- Serve as a Medical Review Officer and support drug-testing or fit-for-duty related workflows as applicable.
- Coordinate with case managers, therapists, and client employers to support integrated care and return-to-work planning.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and monitor clinical protocols and quality assurance standards.
- Ensure compliance with workers’ compensation laws, OSHA requirements, and federal/state regulations.
- Participate in workplace assessments and other occupational medicine evaluations.
- Mentor fellow practitioners and contribute to clinical quality improvement efforts.
Required
- MD or DO degree.
- Current, unrestricted New Jersey medical license.
- Active DEA, CDS, and BLS certifications.
- Ability to obtain MRO and FMCSA certifications within 60 days of hire.
Preferred
- Board certification in Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.
- At least 1 year of occupational medicine experience.
- Experience with workers’ compensation, OSHA regulations, and DOT requirements.
- Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time positions of 20+ hours per week.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Retirement benefits.
- Starting base salary of $244,912.