Occupational Medicine Opening in Johnson City, TN
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Occupational Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Occupational Medicine Medical Director opening - Johnson City, TN**
23m to Kingsport, 55m to Boene, NC
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Employed
- 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 on-boarding 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 employers 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 group throughout Tennessee and Virginia, to include supervision of the Medical Review Officer Assistant (MROA).
*Premier provider of health care services in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, Health Group provides the most up to date technology including the daVinci surgery system.*
**Education/Experience:**
- 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
**Compensation/Benefits**
- Guaranteed Base Salary
- Productivity Bonus
- Performance Bonus
- Signing Bonus
- Moving allowance
- Full Benefits Health/Dental/Vision
- 403B Retirement (or 401K if applicable)
**Community Details:**
- 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.
- No State Income Tax in Tennessee
- Low Cost of Living
- Easy access to a Regional Airport
- Excellent Public and Private school options
- Arts/Culture: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, International Storytelling Center
- Outdoor activities: Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, Tannery Knob Bike Park
- Family activities: Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, Brights Zoo
- Local craft breweries and wineries
- Four distinct seasons