Associate Medical Director - Occupational Medicine
About The Position
WorkCare is seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director – Occupational Health to support an on-site construction clinic in New York. This on-site leadership role partners directly with the WorkCare Medical Director to deliver clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and workforce health strategy within a large-scale construction site and future complex manufacturing environment. The On-site Associate Medical Director provides direct clinical care while supporting medical oversight of advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary clinical personnel. This position plays a critical role in protecting workforce health, supporting operational continuity, and aligning site-level occupational health services to the Client’s rigorous global standards.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited U.S. institution required.
- Active, unrestricted New York medical license required.
- DEA registration required.
- State-controlled substance certification if indicated.
- Minimum 5–7 years of occupational and/or acute care clinical experience required.
- Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred) required.
- Medical malpractice insurability required.
- Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (American Board of Preventive Medicine) or board eligibility.
- Prior leadership or associate/deputy medical director experience.
- Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or large construction projects.
- Current MRO certification.
- Active membership in ACOEM.
- Experience collaborating with EHS, industrial hygiene, and corporate leadership teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site urgent, episodic, and occupational medical care.
- Evaluate and manage work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Conduct fitness-for-duty and medical clearance evaluations.
- Lead return-to-work planning in collaboration with site leadership, HR, and safety teams.
- Review and interpret medical surveillance testing.
- Support the Medical Director in clinical governance and quality assurance.
- Provide delegated clinical oversight for advanced practice providers and nursing staff.
- Promote adherence to corporate occupational health standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the development and implementation of occupational health policies and SOPs.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable federal, state, and industry-specific regulations.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee health records.
- Support workers’ compensation case coordination and documentation.
- Serve as Medical Review Officer (MRO) for drug testing programs (if necessary).
- Participate in disaster planning, drills, and emergency response coordination.
- Support on-site Emergency Response Teams (ERT).
- Provide clinical leadership during critical incidents.
- Contribute to business continuity planning aligned with global standards.
- Conduct workplace walkthroughs in construction and manufacturing environments.
- Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and industrial hygiene teams.
- Assist in hazard mitigation strategy and exposure surveillance programs.
- Support health promotion and wellness initiatives to various workforce types.
- Assist in integrating digital health tools, telehealth, and data analytics.
- Contribute to reporting metrics and program performance dashboards.
- Support global program audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
