Staff Physician

Staff Physician, Occupational Medicine Company Hackensack Meridian Health Toms River, New Jersey, United States (on-site) Team Health is seeking a physician leader to join our occupational medicine team. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this role combines expert clinical practice with significant strategic influence. You will not only provide exceptional patient care but also play a key role in shaping the clinical standards for our entire team. This is an opportunity to drive quality assurance, mentor other providers, and ensure our practice operates at the highest level of excellence. Key Responsibilities Provide Expert Patient Care: Deliver evidence-based care for work-related injuries and illnesses, including examinations, treatment plans, and specialist referrals. Drive Quality & Policy: Collaborate with leadership to develop, implement, and monitor clinical protocols and quality assurance standards for all Team Health physicians and practitioners. Serve as a Clinical Expert: Perform specialized exams (DOT, pre-placement), act as a Medical Review Officer (MRO), and conduct workplace assessments. Lead & Collaborate: Work closely with case managers, therapists, and client employers to ensure integrated, cost-effective care and safe return-to-work plans. Ensure Compliance: Uphold the highest standards of practice according to worker's compensation laws, OSHA, and federal/state regulations. Qualifications MD or DO with a current, unrestricted NJ medical license. Board Certification in Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine is highly preferred. At least two years of experience in an occupational medicine setting is preferred. MRO and FMCSA certifications (or the ability to obtain them within 60 days of hire). Deep knowledge of worker's compensation, OSHA regulations, and DOT requirements. A collaborative leader committed to quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Active DEA, CDS, and BLS certifications. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $244,912. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good- faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The Starting Base Salary Is Provided For Informational Purposes Only And Is Not a Guarantee Of a Specific Offer. The Base Compensation Determined At The Time Of The Offer May Be Different Than The Posted Base Salary Based On a Number Of Non-discriminatory Factors, Including But Not Limited To Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization. Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization. Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles. Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications. Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr