Medical Director - Occupational Medicine

Elios Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Elios Healthcare in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Medical Director / Lead Physician in Occupational Medicine to lead hands-on clinical care while guiding the clinic's performance and provider teams. This full-time role emphasizes stability, leadership development, and a balanced mix of patient care with administrative oversight.

The position features a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm schedule with competitive compensation ranging from $120–$150 per hour, about $250,000–$312,000 yearly, plus potential up to

Qualifications

• MD or DO required; board-certified in occupational or related field.
• Active DEA license.
• FMCSA certification for DOT exams, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Colorado DOWC Level I & II accreditation preferred (required within 6 months; expenses covered).
• Two years of Occupational Medicine experience preferred; workers’ compensation experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct occupational medicine and workers’ compensation care.
• Supervise APPs and treating physicians.
• Review and sign off on charts as needed.
• Partner with Practice Manager on staffing and day-to-day operations.
• Support state medical leadership to meet clinic performance goals.
• Drive patient satisfaction and operational consistency.

Skills

MD/DO credential

Board Certified (Occ Med)

Current DEA license

BLS certification

FMCSA DOT certification

Colorado DOWC I & II

Occupational medicine experience

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified in Occupational/Family/Internal/Emergency/PM&R/Orthopedics

Current DEA license

FMCSA DOT certification

Colorado DOWC Level I & II accreditation

Job description

Medical Director / Lead Physician - Occupational Medicine

Full-Time | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

We’re open to experienced leaders as well as physicians who are ready for their first formal leadership role. What matters most is long-term commitment and a genuine interest in building stability within the clinic and team.

About the position:

We’re looking for a physician who’s ready to take the next step into leadership while continuing to practice hands-on medicine.

This role offers a balanced mix of direct patient care and administrative oversight. You’ll care for patients while also helping guide clinic performance, support providers, and partner with state leadership to ensure goals around quality, productivity, and patient satisfaction are met.

This is a Monday through Friday clinic schedule, 8:00am-5:00pm. There is no part-time or reduced schedule option for this role.

Compensation:

Compensation is highly competitive, with a posted hourly range of $120-$150 per hour, translating to approximately $250,000-$312,000 annually, plus eligibility for up to a 10% performance bonus tied to KPIs and clinic performance metrics.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing direct occupational medicine and workers’ compensation care
• Supervising and supporting APPs and treating physicians
• Reviewing and signing off on charts as needed
• Partnering with the Practice Manager on staffing and day-to-day operations
• Supporting state-level medical leadership to ensure clinic performance goals are achieved
• Helping drive patient satisfaction and operational consistency

You’ll work alongside a strong clinic team that includes APPs, physicians, medical assistants, X-ray techs, physical therapists and PTAs, front office staff, and a Practice Manager.

We’re open to experienced leaders as well as physicians who are ready for their first formal leadership role. What matters most is long-term commitment and a genuine interest in building stability within the clinic and team.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, PM&R, or Orthopedics
• Current DEA license
• Current BLS certification
• FMCSA certification for DOT exams, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Colorado DOWC Level I & II accreditation strongly preferred (required within 6 months; certification expenses covered)
• Two years of Occupational Medicine experience highly preferred
• We will also consider physicians with strong workers’ compensation experience in urgent care, family medicine, emergency medicine, sports medicine, or internal medicine settings
• 30-minute Teams interview with the State Medical Director
• 30-minute Teams interview with the Director of Operations
• Final on-site visit to meet the clinic team

We’re looking for someone who wants to plant roots, lead from the front, and help shape the long-term success of the clinic. If you’re interested in a stable weekday schedule, strong compensation, and meaningful leadership responsibility, we’d welcome the conversation.