Onsite Occupational Health Physician: Balanced Schedule

Medcor-; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Medcor is seeking a full-time Onsite Physician to join our occupational health program in Decatur, Illinois. This role emphasizes hands‑on patient care in a collaborative, employer‑based setting with predictable clinic volumes and minimal billing burdens.

You will work with a team of nurses and clinicians to provide comprehensive care, perform fitness-to-duty evaluations, and support return‑to‑work programs. Illinois licensure and board certification in relevant specialties are preferred.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license, or ability to obtain licensure.
• Board certification in Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or another relevant specialty.
• Experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, primary care, emergency medicine, or a related clinical setting.
• Familiarity with workers’ compensation, workplace injury management, and return‑to‑work programs is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A patient‑first approach and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative clinical environment.
• Occupational medicine experience is preferred, but physicians with transferable clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat occupational and non‑occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Provide acute care, first aid, and medical stabilization when necessary.
• Manage work‑related injuries and illnesses, including follow‑up care and return‑to‑work evaluations.
• Perform fitness‑for‑duty assessments, pre‑placement examinations, and medical surveillance evaluations.
• Provide preventive healthcare services and support employee health and wellness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical documentation.
• Partner with onsite nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Collaborate with workplace safety and operations teams on occupational health initiatives.
• Support injury prevention, case management, and safe return‑to‑work programs.
• Ensure patient care aligns with established clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and evidence‑based practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative care

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Illinois medical license (active, unrestricted)

Job description

Medcor is seeking a full-time Onsite Physician to join our occupational health program in Decatur, Illinois. This role emphasizes hands‑on patient care in a collaborative, employer‑based setting with predictable clinic volumes and minimal billing burdens.

You will work with a team of nurses and clinicians to provide comprehensive care, perform fitness-to-duty evaluations, and support return‑to‑work programs. Illinois licensure and board certification in relevant specialties are preferred.