Regional Medical Director of Occupational Medicine

SouthStar Urgent Care • Youngsville, LA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Care Partners, the parent company of SouthStar & Coastal Urgent Care, is seeking a visionary physician leader to drive the growth of its market-leading Occupational Medicine program in Louisiana. The organization is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare and is strategically focused on expanding its Occupational Health division to become the premier service provider for employers in the region. The mission is to integrate exceptional, on-demand patient care with comprehensive, data-driven workforce health solutions. This role is for an experienced and dynamic physician leader who will drive the clinical strategy and operational excellence of the Occupational Medicine service line across the entire region. This is a unique executive opportunity for a physician leader to shape the future of Occupational Medicine services in Louisiana. The Regional Medical Director of Occupational Medicine is a "player-coach" role, combining strategic oversight, program development, and hands-on clinical practice. The individual will be responsible for the clinical quality, operational efficiency, and financial success of the OccMed service line across all clinics in the region. Key duties include leading clinical teams, building partnerships with major employers, and providing direct supervision for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), while also maintaining clinical practice at the Youngsville, LA clinic.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board Certification in a relevant specialty (Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine).
• A minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience with a significant focus in Occupational Medicine.
• Proven leadership experience (e.g., Medical Director, Lead Physician, or similar multi-site oversight role).
• Must hold an active, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Louisiana with eligibility to supervise APPs.
• Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Must be a Certified Medical Examiner on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) for DOT physicals.

Nice To Haves

• Board Certified in Occupational Medicine (ABPM).
• Significant experience supervising and mentoring Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification.
• Advanced degree (MPH, MHA, MBA) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and managing client relationships.
• Strong business acumen with experience in budget oversight or P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional strategy to grow market share and expand Occupational Medicine services.
• Standardize clinical protocols, workflows, and best practices across all regional locations to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Partner closely with the sales and business development teams to attract, onboard, and retain key corporate clients.
• Analyze regional performance metrics (KPIs), financial reports, and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Serve as the clinical subject matter expert during high-level sales presentations and contract negotiations.
• Serve as the designated supervising or collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, across the region.
• Maintain a full supervisory roster, overseeing up to the maximum number of APPs as permitted under your license by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Fulfill all supervisory duties, including regular chart reviews.
• Provide direct clinical leadership and mentorship to all physicians and APPs in the region regarding occupational medicine.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for complex clinical cases, client concerns, and regulatory inquiries.
• Implement and lead a robust quality assurance (QA) program for your region.
• Maintain a clinical practice based at our Youngsville, LA flagship clinic.
• Perform the full spectrum of occupational health services, including workers' compensation injury management, DOT physicals, and pre-employment examinations.
• Provide coverage in urgent care as needed, serving as a model of clinical excellence for the team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage provided, including tail.
• Generous annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME), professional societies, and leadership training.
• Reimbursement for travel throughout the region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree