Occupational Physician (f/m/d)

SICK AG; Waldkirch; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SICK AG is seeking an Occupational Physician to advise and support employees and managers on health protection and medical matters across the organization. The role focuses on independent health assessments, emergency care, and preventive occupational health measures.

The successful candidate will be board-certified in Occupational Medicine or willing to complete the specialty training, bring strong clinical experience, and collaborate with Safety, HR, and Health Management teams to foster a

Qualifications

• Board-certified Specialist in Occupational Medicine or willing to complete specialist training in Occupational Medicine.
• Solid experience in independent patient care and emergency medicine.
• Knowledge of occupational health surveillance and hazardous substances is ideal.
• Responsible, independent, and structured way of working.
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support employees and managers on occupational medicine and workplace health protection.
• Perform occupational health assessments, fitness-for-work examinations, and medical consultations.
• Provide outpatient medical care including first aid and emergency treatment.
• Assess health risks and advise on preventive measures to promote health and safety.
• Support safe handling of hazardous substances and contribute to risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Occupational Safety, HR, Health Management and other stakeholders.

Skills

Occupational Medicine

Emergency Medicine

Communication skills

Education

Board-certified in Occupational Medicine

Job description

SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick and headquartered in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg, the company is a technology and market leader with 63 subsidiaries and affiliates as well as numerous agencies around the globe. SICK has more than 10,000employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 1.8billion in the 2025 fiscal year.

Job Description Occupational Physician (f/m/d)

YOUR TASKS:

• Advise and support employees and managers on all aspects of occupational medicine and workplace health protection
• Independently perform occupational health assessments, fitness-for-work examinations, and medical consultations in accordance with legal requirements
• Provide outpatient medical care for employees, including first aid and emergency medical treatment
• Assess work‑related health risks and advise on preventive measures to promote employee health and occupational safety
• Support the safe handling of hazardous substances and contribute your occupational health expertise to workplace risk assessments
• Collaborate closely with Occupational Safety, Human Resources, Health Management, and other internal and external stakeholders

YOUR PROFILE:

• Board-certified Specialist in Occupational Medicine, or board-certified specialist in a patient care discipline with the willingness to complete specialist training in Occupational Medicine
• Solid experience in independent patient care and emergency medicine
• Ideally, knowledge of occupational health surveillance and the assessment of hazardous substances
• Responsible, independent, and structured way of working
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and consulting skills, combined with a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration

At SICK, we value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people.This enriches us as an organization.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect and stand firmly against any form of discrimination.