Physician Clinic Medical Director - Occupational Medicine

Medical Director - Occupational MedicineMultiple California Locations Available: San Bernardino, Fresno, Santa Monica, Stockton, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Brentwood, Walnut Creek, City of Industry, Vernon, Los Angeles, Rancho Dominguez, Orange, Gardena, Irvine, Santa Fe SpringsCompensation: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus ($30,000-$100,000) + Annual Medical Director Stipend ($10,000-$12,000)A leading healthcare organization specializing in occupational medicine and workforce health is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while maintaining an active patient care practice.This role offers an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys hands-on medicine and is interested in expanding into a leadership position without giving up clinical responsibilities. Physicians benefit from a predictable outpatient environment with no hospital rounds, no inpatient responsibilities, and no overnight call requirements.Position SummaryThe Medical Director serves as the clinical leader for an assigned medical center while continuing to provide direct patient care. This individual will partner with operational and medical leadership to ensure quality patient outcomes, support clinical staff, and drive best practices in occupational health and injury management.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and treat occupational injuries and illnessesDiagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions and acute medical issuesPerform occupational health, regulatory, and pre-employment examinationsConduct return-to-work evaluations and functional recovery planningReview diagnostic studies, including basic X-ray interpretationPerform outpatient procedures including suturing, splinting, and foreign body removalProvide medical leadership and clinical oversight to providers and staffSupport quality assurance initiatives and clinical best practicesCollaborate with clinic operations and regional leadership teamsEnsure consistent delivery of high-quality patient careAssist with regulatory compliance and occupational medicine programsQualificationsMD or DO from an accredited medical schoolBoard Certified or Board EligibleEligible for Medicare and Medicaid participationActive or eligible for unrestricted state medical licensureActive DEA registration or eligibility to obtainComfortable treating patients ages 2 and olderAbility to perform common outpatient proceduresWillingness to obtain DOT Medical Examiner Certification if neededPhysicians with experience in any of the following specialties are encouraged to apply:Occupational MedicineFamily MedicineEmergency MedicineUrgent CareSports MedicineInternal Medicine with procedural experienceWhy Physicians Consider This OpportunityLeadership Without Leaving Patient CareMedical Director responsibilities combined with active clinical practiceOpportunity to mentor providers and influence clinical operationsVisible leadership role within a large healthcare organizationWork-Life BalancePrimarily weekday schedulesNo overnight callNo hospital roundingNo inpatient responsibilitiesLimited weekend requirements in many locationsExpand Your Occupational Medicine ExpertiseWorkers' CompensationOccupational MedicineReturn-to-Work ProgramsDOT PhysicalsDisability and Functional Capacity EvaluationsWorkplace Injury PreventionEmployer Health ServicesThe ideal physician is a strong clinician who enjoys working independently in a fast-paced outpatient environment and is interested in assuming medical leadership responsibilities while continuing to care for patients.