Associate Medical Director - Occupational Health Physician

Associate Medical Director - Occupational Health Physician

Clay, NY - Clay, NY 31041

Overview

Salary Range $280,000.00 - $325,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Category Physician

Job Summary

WorkCare is seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director Occupational Health Physician to support an on-site construction clinic in New York.

This on-site leadership role partners directly with the WorkCare Medical Director to deliver clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and workforce health strategy within a large-scale construction site and future complex manufacturing environment.

The On-site Associate Medical Director provides direct clinical care while supporting medical oversight of advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary clinical personnel. This position plays a critical role in protecting workforce health, supporting operational continuity, and aligning site-level occupational health services to the Client's rigorous global standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Case Management

• Provide on-site urgent, episodic, and occupational medical care.
• Evaluate and manage work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Conduct fitness-for-duty and medical clearance evaluations.
• Lead return-to-work planning in collaboration with site leadership, HR, and safety teams.
• Review and interpret medical surveillance testing.

Medical Leadership & Oversight

• Support the Medical Director in clinical governance and quality assurance.
• Provide delegated clinical oversight for advanced practice providers and nursing staff.
• Promote adherence to corporate occupational health standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of occupational health policies and SOPs.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and industry-specific regulations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records.
• Support workers' compensation case coordination and documentation.
• Serve as Medical Review Officer (MRO) for drug testing programs (if necessary).

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

• Participate in disaster planning, drills, and emergency response coordination.
• Support on-site Emergency Response Teams (ERT).
• Provide clinical leadership during critical incidents.
• Contribute to business continuity planning aligned with global standards.

Workplace Health Strategy

• Conduct workplace walkthroughs in construction and manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and industrial hygiene teams.
• Assist in hazard mitigation strategy and exposure surveillance programs.
• Support health promotion and wellness initiatives to various workforce types.

Innovation & Reporting

• Assist in integrating digital health tools, telehealth, and data analytics.
• Contribute to reporting metrics and program performance dashboards.
• Support global program audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses

• MD or DO from an accredited U.S. institution required.
• Active, unrestricted New York medical license required.
• DEA registration required.
• State-controlled substance certification if indicated.
• Minimum 57 years of occupational and/or acute care clinical experience required.
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred) required.
• Medical malpractice insurability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (American Board of Preventive Medicine) or board eligibility.
• Prior leadership or associate/deputy medical director experience.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or large construction projects.
• Current MRO certification.
• Active membership in ACOEM.
• Experience collaborating with EHS, industrial hygiene, and corporate leadership teams.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical judgement in occupational and acute care settings.
• Ability to lead in high-reliability, safety-sensitive environments.
• Executive-level communication skills.
• Regulatory and compliance expertise.
• Collaborative leadership style with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic construction and manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work under pressure meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel; may need to navigate uneven walkways and terrain.
• Requires sitting while working at a desk.
• Ability to work under stressful, sometimes unpredictable situations.
• Manual dexterity required for use of handling medical equipment, performing medical procedures, using computer keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to kneel and perform chest compressions for CPR life saving measures.
• May drive emergency vehicle within the site when responding to an incident, if applicable.

Work Environment

• On-site presence required at on-site construction and manufacturing campus.
• Combination of clinic-based care and active plant/construction walkthroughs.
• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.

This position has an annual salary range of $280,000 - $325,000. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.