Occupational Medicine Physician

Occupational Medicine Medical Director

Occupational Medicine Medical Director opening in Johnson City, TN, located 23 minutes from Kingsport and 55 minutes from Boone, NC.

Job Description

• Full-time, permanent position
• Employed role
• Assist in developing the long-term strategy and short-term tactics for the growth and development of the service line and for improvement of the health of the population we serve via engagement in development of clinical standards of care.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new providers, including performance feedback and coaching as needed to ensure positive professional development and retention.
• Lead/support development of quality initiatives and other programs to continually improve cost effectiveness and quality of services and patient and client satisfaction.
• Support efforts of administrative and marketing personnel to secure new and maintain existing business as required. Identify new accounts to meet growth strategies and communicate information to the leadership team.
• Provide consultative services in occupational health, including provision of medical director services to client companies and in development of onsite programs that focus on a healthy lifestyle.
• Serve as the designated physician and advanced practice clinician supervisor for Group's Occupational Medicine clinics, onsite programs, and Business Health team members, unless otherwise provided by other physicians contracted with Group.
• Serve as the Medical Review Officer (MRO) for the program. MRO duties include, but are not limited to, receiving and reviewing laboratory results generated by an employer's drug testing program and evaluation of medical explanations for certain drug test results; interpreting forensic drug testing results in the context of a regulatory and policy framework; and assisting companies with medical monitoring of OSHA Regulated Chemicals, oversight of laboratory tests to monitor employee exposure limits over a period of time and making medical evaluations/recommendations to prevent continued exposure in the workplace.
• Supervise the medical review process and substance abuse testing programs offered by the group throughout Tennessee and Virginia, to include supervision of the Medical Review Officer Assistant (MROA).

Requirements

• Valid and active Medical Licensure in TN and VA
• Valid and active Board Certification for Occupational Medicine
• Medical License free of sanctions from any healthcare entity and payer
• DEA clear of any restrictions or recent sanction
• DOT and MRO certifications required; others may be needed as market needs shift
• Five years minimum clinical experience

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary
• Productivity bonus
• Performance bonus
• Signing bonus
• Moving allowance
• Full benefits including health, dental, and vision
• 403B retirement (or 401K if applicable)

Community Overview

The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-size cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN). Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined is roughly 300,000 in population. The area is within driving distance to one half of the US population. There is no state income tax in Tennessee, a low cost of living, and easy access to a regional airport.

The community offers excellent public and private school options, cultural activities such as the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, and International Storytelling Center. Outdoor activities include Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, and Tannery Knob Bike Park. Family activities feature the Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, Brights Zoo, along with local craft breweries and wineries. The area experiences four distinct seasons.