Occupational Health Program Lead

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Norton, MA seeks a Physician to lead the Occupational Health Service Line, designing and expanding programs across hospital systems. The role blends clinical care with business strategy, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety initiatives to promote employee well-being.

The position emphasizes prevention, timely management of work-related injuries, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to reduce risk, improve productivity, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of occupational health regulations and workplace safety standards.
• Expertise in both clinical care and program development/administration.
• Excellent diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Strong business acumen and ability to grow service lines.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluations and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses among hospital staff.
• Conduct pre-employment, return-to-work, and fitness-for-duty examinations.
• Develop and implement occupational health programs, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and manage employee exposure to occupational hazards, including biological, chemical, and physical risks.
• Collaborate with infection control, HR, and safety teams to prevent workplace incidents.
• Lead vaccination and immunization programs for healthcare personnel.
• Interpret and comply with OSHA, CDC, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee workplace health surveillance programs (e.g., TB testing, respiratory fit testing).
• Provide guidance on ergonomics and workplace accommodations.
• Participate in incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records.
• Educate staff on occupational health risks and preventive strategies.

Skills

Occupational health regs

Clinical care

Program development

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Board cert in Occupational Medicine

MA medical license

Job description

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Norton, MA seeks a Physician to lead the Occupational Health Service Line, designing and expanding programs across hospital systems. The role blends clinical care with business strategy, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety initiatives to promote employee well-being.

The position emphasizes prevention, timely management of work-related injuries, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to reduce risk, improve productivity, and ensure regulatory compliance.