Occupational Medicine Opening in Salinas , CA

## Occupational Medicine Physician | Salinas, CA Central California Coast — Monterey Bay Region Salary Range: $250,000–$300,000 + Relocation Bonus ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent position * Setting: 100% on-site outpatient occupational medicine — Primary Treating Physician (PTP) for all injuries * 5–8 years of experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or emergency setting required * NRCME (DOT Medical Examiner) certification required ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC/BE Occupational Medicine Physician to serve as the clinical leader at an established occupational health center in central coastal California: * Spend 100% of time providing direct patient care — leading by example and creating an exceptional patient experience * Serve as Primary Treating Physician for all injuries — collaborate with therapists and specialists to drive optimal outcomes and expedite case closure * Manage clinicians and support staff — comply with all supervisory physician requirements for PAs and NPs * Minimize visit times and enhance processes and procedures throughout the center * Communicate with employers on all new injuries and significant clinical changes * Maintain compliance with California Practice Act, state WC regulations, OSHA, and DOT regulations * Maintain and cultivate relationships with center clients and payers * Participate in team meetings with Center Manager and Center Therapist to improve quality and patient safety * Work with medical leadership on continuous clinical improvement and center growth ## Compensation & Benefits * Salary range: $250,000–$300,000 annually * Relocation bonus offered * Full benefits — details provided upon inquiry ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible by ABPM, ABFM, AOA, or applicable medical board — required * Active California medical license — unrestricted — required * NRCME (DOT Medical Examiner) certification — required; must obtain within 30 days if not yet certified * BLS, CPR, and AED certified — required; ACLS preferred * DEA and California drug license — required * Knowledge of OSHA, DOT regulations, and EMR experience — required * 5–8 years of occupational medicine, urgent care, or emergency medicine experience — required ## About the Community – Salinas, California * Vibrant agricultural city of approximately 160,000 in the heart of the Salinas Valley — the "Salad Bowl of the World" * Birthplace and literary home of Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck * 20 miles from Monterey and Carmel — stunning Pacific coastline, world-class aquarium, and premier golf at Pebble Beach * Easy access to the Santa Cruz Mountains, Big Sur, and the greater Monterey Bay region * Mild coastal climate with cool summers and warm winters * Excellent schools and diverse, family-friendly communities * Monterey Regional Airport offering convenient regional connections * Easy access to San Jose, San Francisco, and the Bay Area