Occupational Health Physician, MRO & Workplace Wellness

Gateway Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Illinois Paid Leave

Mental health/sick time

Floating holiday

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL is seeking an Occupational Health Physician to join our Occupational Health Services team. This role provides medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and guidance on employee health and workplace safety.

Responsibilities include pre-employment and return-to-work exams, managing work-related injuries, and supporting workers' compensation, OSHA and regulatory compliance. Board-certified in Occupational Medicine preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required and board certification in Occupational Medicine.
• Current MRO qualification for DOT drug testing programs.
• Experience in occupational health and workplace safety preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA and related regulations.
• Excellent communication with employees, leadership, and agencies.
• Experience managing occupational health cases and programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work medical examinations.
• Evaluate employee health concerns related to workplace exposures and conditions.
• Diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Provide medical oversight of the Occupational Health drug screening program.
• Serve as the organization's Medical Review Officer (MRO) for applicable drug testing programs.
• Review and interpret drug testing results and conduct required MRO interviews and determinations.
• Manage Workers' Compensation cases and provide follow-up and return-to-work recommendations.
• Develop and support workplace health, wellness, prevention, and health surveillance programs.
• Evaluate workplace health risks and provide preventive recommendations.
• Advise leadership on occupational health policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with OSHA, ADA, FMLA and related requirements.
• Provide education on ergonomics, workplace safety, stress management, and injury prevention.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical and occupational health documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Regulatory compliance

Occupational health program

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Occupational Medicine

Job description

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL is seeking an Occupational Health Physician to join our Occupational Health Services team. This role provides medical evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and guidance on employee health and workplace safety.

Responsibilities include pre-employment and return-to-work exams, managing work-related injuries, and supporting workers' compensation, OSHA and regulatory compliance. Board-certified in Occupational Medicine preferred.