Senior Level Occupational Health Physician Jobs
Senior level occupational health physician jobs place experienced physicians in charge of enterprise-wide workplace health programs, clinical governance, and the multidisciplinary teams that implement them. Openings concentrate across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Bohler, Synertex, and SGS hiring at this level now.
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Base Pay: $232,200.00 - $325,080.00
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director will oversee the health care services in his/her department; assure quality care, resolution of patient concerns, strive for department profitability; while leading and managing the clinical team. With the support of the Senior Director of Clinical Operations (SDCO), he/she will manage work performance of support staff to include training, staff development, work distribution, performance appraisals, adherence to clinic policies and procedures, work schedule, and praise or disciplinary procedures. Identify and implement changes in clinic policy and procedures in consultation with the CMO. Develop and monitor department budget with the SDCO, CMO, and CEO. Maintain consistent and effective communication with designated liaison areas (i.e. Clinic areas, Front Office, Billing). Conduct staff meetings as appropriate. Assist with CMO responsibilities when CMO is absent.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct patient care
- Provide consultation to PA/NP providers
- Oversee the quality and safety of health care services provided in his/her department
- Manage the clinical staff of assigned department or programs
- Ensure that in the absence of a primary care provider that a mechanism is established so that a physician is available to review lab and x-ray reports; prescriptions and follow-up medical care is accomplished
- Ensures adequate continuity of care through coordinated coverage by medical staff. Provides a process for proper supervision of new clinician staff. Monitor the performance of a new provider in the clinic during a set introductory period
- Monitors clinical and quality data of all department clinicians, giving periodic feedback on attainment of quality goals.
- Develop corrective action plans as needed.
- Lead the annual evaluations of department clinicians
- Represents the interest of the department medical staff to management and management to department medical staff
- Participate in meetings of the medical provider staff to ensure appropriate information exchange; recommendations and decision-making on issues of clinical significance; recommendations from the provider staff on management issues
- Ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and standards of practice, including OSHA, CLIA, patient care, employee health and coding and billing
- Participate as part of centers’ management team
- Comply with center’s policies and procedures
- Conduct staff meetings as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experience working in a clinical non-profit environment
- Experience as a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Knowledge consistent with a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and patients
- Ability to work collaboratively with management to meet center goals and objectives
- Satisfactory role model and possesses satisfactory leadership skills for position held
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Board Certified Physician or Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed in the State of California without any limitations on license to practice in area of specialty
PREFERRED
- Previous management skills in a similar position
Base Pay: $232,200.00 - $325,080.00
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director will oversee the health care services in his/her department; assure quality care, resolution of patient concerns, strive for department profitability; while leading and managing the clinical team. With the support of the Senior Director of Clinical Operations (SDCO), he/she will manage work performance of support staff to include training, staff development, work distribution, performance appraisals, adherence to clinic policies and procedures, work schedule, and praise or disciplinary procedures. Identify and implement changes in clinic policy and procedures in consultation with the CMO. Develop and monitor department budget with the SDCO, CMO, and CEO. Maintain consistent and effective communication with designated liaison areas (i.e. Clinic areas, Front Office, Billing). Conduct staff meetings as appropriate. Assist with CMO responsibilities when CMO is absent.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide direct patient care
- Provide consultation to PA/NP providers
- Oversee the quality and safety of health care services provided in his/her department
- Manage the clinical staff of assigned department or programs
- Ensure that in the absence of a primary care provider that a mechanism is established so that a physician is available to review lab and x-ray reports; prescriptions and follow-up medical care is accomplished
- Ensures adequate continuity of care through coordinated coverage by medical staff. Provides a process for proper supervision of new clinician staff. Monitor the performance of a new provider in the clinic during a set introductory period
- Monitors clinical and quality data of all department clinicians, giving periodic feedback on attainment of quality goals.
- Develop corrective action plans as needed.
- Lead the annual evaluations of department clinicians
- Represents the interest of the department medical staff to management and management to department medical staff
- Participate in meetings of the medical provider staff to ensure appropriate information exchange; recommendations and decision-making on issues of clinical significance; recommendations from the provider staff on management issues
- Ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations and standards of practice, including OSHA, CLIA, patient care, employee health and coding and billing
- Participate as part of centers’ management team
- Comply with center’s policies and procedures
- Conduct staff meetings as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Experience working in a clinical non-profit environment
- Experience as a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Knowledge consistent with a licensed physician or PA/NP
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff and patients
- Ability to work collaboratively with management to meet center goals and objectives
- Satisfactory role model and possesses satisfactory leadership skills for position held
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Board Certified Physician or Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed in the State of California without any limitations on license to practice in area of specialty
PREFERRED
- Previous management skills in a similar position
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Senior Level Occupational Health Physician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level occupational health physician job?
Employers at this level look for physicians who have owned workplace health programs end-to-end, not just delivered clinical care within one. Demonstrating that you have designed surveillance protocols, led cross-functional safety initiatives, and mentored junior clinicians gives you a clear edge. Board certification in occupational medicine and a record of regulatory compliance leadership are strong differentiators when competing for these roles.
Which companies hire senior level occupational health physicians?
Companies hiring senior level occupational health physicians right now include Bohler, Synertex, and SGS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large self-insured employers, integrated health systems, federal contractors, and specialized occupational health practices managing complex multi-site operations.
Are there remote senior level occupational health physician jobs?
Yes, though many senior roles retain an on-site or hybrid component tied to clinical and leadership responsibilities. About 20% of senior level occupational health physician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer demand for telemedicine-capable physicians who can oversee programs across geographically distributed workforces without being exclusively on-site.
What makes an occupational health physician role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by program ownership rather than case management. A senior occupational health physician sets clinical standards, oversees compliance with OSHA and federal health regulations, directs other providers or health staff, and advises organizational leadership on workforce health strategy. The expectation shifts from executing tasks within an existing framework to designing and improving that framework itself.
Which industries hire the most senior level occupational health physicians?
Senior level occupational health physician roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate high-hazard environments, manage large employee populations, or face stringent federal health and safety obligations that require experienced physician leadership rather than generalist oversight.