Medical Director-Occ Health

Join a Legacy of Excellence. Shape the Future of Medicine.

Coastal Southeastern Massachusetts
Less than 30 minutes from Providence Rhode Island
Less than 1 hour from Boston Massachusetts

Southcoast Health is dedicated to assembling highquality physicians to deliver exceptional care and services. As one of the largest and fastestgrowing health systems in New England Southcoast Health has established itself as a premier destination for healthcare professionals.

Position Overview

The Medical Director for Occupational Health provides strategic clinical leadership oversight and direction for Southcoast Healths Occupational Health programs and services. This role ensures the delivery of highquality evidencebased care that supports associate safety regulatory compliance workforce wellbeing and organizational performance.

The Medical Director partners closely with Human Resources Infection Prevention Risk Safety and operational leaders to maintain a safe healthy and engaged workforce across Southcoast Health. This role also serves as the clinical leader for Occupational Health services delivered to contracted external organizations.

Why Join Southcoast Physicians Group (SPG)

Integrated MultiSpecialty Network: Over 800 providers across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
AwardWinning Care: Nationally recognized for excellence in Heart & Vascular Orthopedics Cancer Care Emergency Medicine and more
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside toptier clinicians in a supportive respectful and innovative environment
CuttingEdge Tools: Access the latest technology and resources to deliver transformative outcomes
Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement leadership and continuous learning

Explore Your Path

Whether you are a physician seeking a dynamic and rewarding career Southcoast Health offers a path filled with purpose progress and impact. Join a team where your expertise is valued your growth is supported and your contributions make a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight (Internal & External)
Provide clinical direction for evaluation treatment and followup of workrelated injuries and illnesses for Southcoast Health employees and external organizations served through Occupational Health contracts
Oversee medical decisionmaking protocols and standards of care aligned with evidencebased practice and regulatory requirements
Guide workforce immunization programs communicable disease management and medical surveillance initiatives

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with OSHA CDC ADA FMLA Workers Compensation and Massachusetts regulations for Southcoast Health and external client organizations
Provide expert consultation on ADA accommodations work restrictions and returntowork determinations
Partner with HR and Legal on complex fitnessforduty determinations and safetysensitive roles

Program Strategy & Operations
Collaborate with the Director of Organizational Culture and Engagement to develop optimize and continuously improve Occupational Health policies workflows and clinical processes
Support strategic planning initiatives to reduce injury rates and enhance workplace health and safety
Ensure consistent service delivery standards across all sites and contract partners

Infection Prevention & Exposure Management
Provide physician oversight for exposure investigations postexposure prophylaxis and employee testing for internal and external organizations as required
Partner with Infection Prevention on outbreak response emergency preparedness and exposure prevention initiatives

External Organization Leadership Duties

The Medical Director will also:
Serve as the designated physician leader and medical advisor for external organizations receiving Occupational Health services
Provide clinical oversight for contracted Occupational Health programs ensuring clinical quality and regulatory compliance
Oversee complex clinical cases medical surveillance results fitnessforduty evaluations and returntowork decisions
Participate in contract development scope definition and service expansion discussions
Represent Southcoast Health in external meetings advisory groups and executivelevel engagements
Ensure consistent clinical protocols and communication standards across multiemployer contracts

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with HR Safety Legal and operational leaders to support workforce health goals
Collaborate with external client leadership to align Occupational Health programs with workplace safety strategies
Serve on internal and external committees representing Occupational Health services

Leadership & Staff Development

Provide coaching and clinical oversight to Occupational Health advanced practice providers nurses and staff
Support training continuing education credentialing and performance expectations across Occupational Health teams

Qualifications

MD or DO with board certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (preferred) or related specialties including Preventive Medicine Family Medicine Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine or Physiatry
Eligible for or currently holding a Massachusetts medical license
Experience in Occupational Health preferably within healthcare and multiemployer clinical service models
Strong knowledge of OSHA ADA Workers Compensation infectious disease control and medical surveillance
Demonstrated leadership and ability to collaborate across complex organizations

Benefits

Competitive salary with productivitybased incentives
Comprehensive benefits package including 41 days of PTO and a 6% retirement match after two years
Malpractice coverage of $2M / $6M
Relocation assistance and/or signon bonus opportunities
Notforprofit underserved community site with loan forgiveness eligibility
CME allowance with paid time off

Living and Working in the South Coast Region

The South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island offers coastal charm cultural richness and professional opportunity including:
Affordable coastal living with access to beaches parks and scenic trails
Excellent schools familyfriendly neighborhoods and a strong sense of community
Proximity to Boston and Providence while maintaining a relaxed smalltown feel
Rich cultural heritage with museums festivals and local art
Outdoor recreation including sailing hiking biking and fishing

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to:

Holly Lestage
Email:
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Please include details regarding your relevant experience clinical interests and interest in joining the Southcoast Health team.