Medical Director, Occupational & Workforce Health Medical Director, Occupational & Workforce Health Central Jersey Hub | New Brunswick, New Jersey

Lead Workforce Health for More Than 43,000 Employees and 700 Employer Partners Across New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare system, is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Medical Director, Occupational & Workforce Health for our Central Jersey Hub in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

This highly visible leadership opportunity offers the ability to influence workforce health strategy, employee well-being, occupational medicine services, workplace safety, regulatory excellence, and wellness initiatives supporting more than 43,000 RWJBarnabas Health employees and over 700 employer clients across New Jersey.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted clinical leader and strategic partner, collaborating with executive leadership, Human Resources, Operations, Quality, Safety, and Legal teams to advance innovative workforce health solutions and deliver exceptional outcomes for employees and employer partners alike.

Taking care of the people who take care of the patients in our communities.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart?

* Leadership role supporting one of the largest healthcare workforces in the Northeast
* Direct collaboration with executive leadership and key organizational stakeholders
* Opportunity to influence workforce health strategy, employee well-being, and service innovation
* Academic collaboration through RWJBarnabas Health's partnership with Rutgers University
* Strong operational and administrative support
* Monday-Friday schedule with no routine nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities

Why Join RWJBarnabas Health?

Leadership & Strategic Impact
* Serve as the physician leader for a comprehensive Occupational & Workforce Health program.
* Influence workforce health initiatives that support employee health, safety, well-being, and organizational success.
* Help shape the future direction of Occupational & Workforce Health within a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Innovation & Program Development
* Lead innovative workforce health, prevention, wellness, and workforce resilience initiatives.
* Partner with operational and clinical leaders to identify opportunities for program growth and service enhancement.
* Contribute to the development of new approaches that improve employee experience and workforce readiness.

Robust Clinical Practice
* Provide evidence-based occupational medicine services including injury management, surveillance programs, pre-employment evaluations, return-to-work services, DOT examinations, and employer health services.
* Oversee MRO, IME, DOT, and regulatory compliance programs.

Academic Collaboration & Professional Growth
* Benefit from RWJBarnabas Health's partnership with Rutgers University and New Jersey's largest academic healthcare system.
* Opportunities for physician leadership, mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.
* Continuing education and certification support.

Work-Life Balance
* Monday-Friday daytime schedule.
* No routine nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
* Dedicated operational and administrative support infrastructure.

Why New Brunswick?

Located within RWJBarnabas Health's Central Jersey Hub, this position offers close collaboration with the leadership teams of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, a nationally recognized academic medical center, Level I Trauma Center, and flagship institution of RWJBarnabas Health.

Situated in the heart of New Jersey's healthcare and life sciences corridor, New Brunswick is home to Rutgers University, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Children's Specialized Hospital, creating a dynamic environment for physician leadership, academic collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Physicians benefit from a vibrant and diverse community, convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia, and the opportunity to lead workforce health initiatives within one of the most influential healthcare ecosystems in the Northeast.

Preferred Qualifications

* Board Certified in Occupational Medicine preferred
* Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine with Occupational Medicine experience considered
* Leadership experience within Occupational Health, Employee Health, Workforce Health, or related clinical settings
* MRO, DOT, and IME certification preferred
* Strong knowledge of OSHA, CDC, DOT, ADA, and Workers' Compensation regulations
* New Jersey medical license or eligibility

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The anticipated salary range for this position is $215,000-$340,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and leadership background.