Physician Medical Director - Occupational Medicine

Suzanne Snell; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Suzanne Snell seeks a Medical Director to lead occupational medicine programs across California while maintaining an active patient care practice. The role blends hands-on medicine with clinical leadership, enabling supervision of providers without inpatient duties.

The ideal candidate will guide quality outcomes, work with regional leadership, and promote best practices in occupational health, with a focus on outpatient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Physician with MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification or eligibility in a medical specialty.
• Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid participation.
• Active or eligible for unrestricted state medical licensure.
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
• Willingness to obtain DOT Medical Examiner Certification if needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Diagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions and acute medical issues.
• Perform occupational health, regulatory, and pre-employment examinations.
• Conduct return-to-work evaluations and functional recovery planning.
• Review diagnostic studies, including basic X-ray interpretation.
• Perform outpatient procedures including suturing, splinting, and foreign body removal.
• Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight to providers and staff.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and clinical best practices.
• Collaborate with clinic operations and regional leadership teams.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and occupational medicine programs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Outpatient care

Regulatory compliance

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Eligible for Medicare/Medicaid participation

Unrestricted state medical licensure

Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain

DOT Medical Examiner Certification (required/possible)

Job description

Medical Director - Occupational Medicine

Multiple California Locations Available San Bernardino Fresno Santa Monica Stockton Milpitas Sunnyvale Brentwood Walnut Creek City of Industry Vernon Los Angeles Rancho Dominguez Orange Gardena Irvine Santa Fe Springs

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus ($30,000-$100,000) + Annual Medical Director Stipend ($10,000-$12,000)

A leading healthcare organization specializing in occupational medicine and workforce health is seeking a Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while maintaining an active patient care practice.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys hands‑on medicine and is interested in expanding into a leadership position without giving up clinical responsibilities. Physicians benefit from a predictable outpatient environment with no hospital rounds, no inpatient responsibilities, and no overnight call requirements.

Position Summary

The Medical Director serves as the clinical leader for an assigned medical center while continuing to provide direct patient care. This individual will partner with operational and medical leadership to ensure quality patient outcomes, support clinical staff, and drive best practices in occupational health and injury management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat occupational injuries and illnesses
• Diagnose and manage musculoskeletal conditions and acute medical issues
• Perform occupational health, regulatory, and pre-employment examinations
• Conduct return-to-work evaluations and functional recovery planning
• Review diagnostic studies, including basic X-ray interpretation
• Perform outpatient procedures including suturing, splinting, and foreign body removal
• Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight to providers and staff
• Support quality assurance initiatives and clinical best practices
• Collaborate with clinic operations and regional leadership teams
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality patient care
• Assist with regulatory compliance and occupational medicine programs

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid participation
• Active or eligible for unrestricted state medical licensure
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
• Comfortable treating patients ages 2 and older
• Ability to perform common outpatient procedures
• Willingness to obtain DOT Medical Examiner Certification if needed

Physicians with experience in any of the following specialties are encouraged to apply:

• Occupational Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Urgent Care
• Sports Medicine
• Internal Medicine with procedural experience

Why Physicians Consider This Opportunity

Leadership Without Leaving Patient Care

• Medical Director responsibilities combined with active clinical practice
• Opportunity to mentor providers and influence clinical operations
• Visible leadership role within a large healthcare organization

Work-Life Balance

• Primarily weekday schedules
• No overnight call
• No hospital rounding
• No inpatient responsibilities
• Limited weekend requirements in many locations

Expand Your Occupational Medicine Expertise

• Workers' Compensation
• Occupational Medicine
• Return-to-Work Programs
• DOT Physicals
• Disability and Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Workplace Injury Prevention
• Employer Health Services

The ideal physician is a strong clinician who enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced outpatient environment and is interested in assuming medical leadership responsibilities while continuing to care for patients.