Division Chief Occupational Medicine Opportunity-Jefferson Health-Lehigh Region

Chief of Occupational Medicine

Jefferson Health–Lehigh Region | Department of Medicine | Eastern Pennsylvania

Jefferson Health–Lehigh Region is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as Chief of Occupational Medicine within the Department of Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic, board-certified Occupational Medicine physician to lead a comprehensive, integrated Occupational Medicine program with a strong regional presence, an established clinical enterprise, and a commitment to innovation, quality, and workforce health.

The successful candidate will have sufficient clinical experience and or administrative experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build meaningful relationships across the clinical, administrative, and corporate spectrum. The ideal candidate will possess a strong strategic vision, a passion for exceptional patient-centered care, and a commitment to advancing the health, safety, and well-being of the workforce. Medical Review Officer and Commercial Driver Medical Examiner certifications are required for the position.

Leadership Opportunity

The Chief of Occupational Medicine will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the network’s Occupational Medicine division, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Medicine physicians and advanced practice clinicians across the region.

This physician executive will be responsible for advancing the division’s clinical, operational, quality improvement, research, and educational missions while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and innovative Occupational Medicine services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic direction and leadership for network-wide Occupational Medicine and Employee Health services.
• Overseeing clinical operations, program development, quality improvement initiatives, patient and employer satisfaction, and performance outcomes across the division.
• Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians, fostering professional development, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
• Advancing Employee Health services and workplace health initiatives that support the health, safety, and well-being of the Jefferson/LVHN workforce.
• Providing clinical oversight of occupational injury and illness care, Medical Review Officer (MRO) services, and DOT, pre-placement, medical surveillance, and fitness-for-duty examinations.
• Advising on employee wellness initiatives and supporting the development of innovative health programs.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with corporate clients, government agencies, and other external partners to support community occupational health initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Promoting clinical education, research, innovation, and evidence-based practice throughout the division.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and occupational health standards.

The position will include a blend of clinical practice and administrative leadership, allowing the Chief to maintain meaningful clinical engagement while directing the strategic growth and operational excellence of the division.

About Occupational Medicine at Jefferson Health–Lehigh Region

Jefferson Health–Lehigh Region is the largest employer in the region, providing comprehensive Occupational Medicine and Employee Health services to a substantial internal workforce and many regional corporate clients.

Our established Occupational Medicine program delivers a broad spectrum of occupational health services, including employee injury and illness care, workplace health evaluations, medical surveillance, and specialized onsite services.

Distinctive features of the program include:

• A commitment to clinical education and training opportunities for clinicians.
• A designated OSHA Alliance Program focused on workplace safety, prevention, and client education.
• Specialized onsite occupational health services.
• Very high patient and employer satisfaction scores.
• Benchmarking and continuous improvement of injury and illness care.
• Comprehensive support for employee health and workforce needs, including services developed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chief will have the opportunity to build upon this strong foundation, further advancing the program’s clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and regional impact.

Academic and Professional Opportunities

An academic appointment is available through Thomas Jefferson.

The Chief will have the opportunity to contribute to the academic mission through clinical education, research, mentorship, and the advancement of Occupational Medicine as a specialty.

About Lehigh Valley Physicians Group

The Chief of Occupational Medicine will be an employee of Lehigh Valley Physicians Group (LVPG), a multispecialty physician enterprise comprising more than 2000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

LVPG provides comprehensive care throughout eastern Pennsylvania, with more than 200 ambulatory practice sites and approximately 3,000 staff members. Its services span primary care and more than 60 medical and surgical specialties, serving patients across the full continuum of care.

LVPG completes more than 3 million visits annually and cares for more than half of the Lehigh Valley’s population. The organization is also a major participant in the Jefferson Health–Lehigh Region Accountable Care Organization and multiple value-based reimbursement and quality initiatives.

About the Lehigh Valley

Conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City, the Lehigh Valley offers an exceptional quality of life, combining suburban sophistication with vibrant urban revitalization.

Healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment are major drivers of the region’s economy. With 10 colleges and universities within a 30-mile radius, two AAA sports arenas, and a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities, the Lehigh Valley provides an outstanding environment in which to live, work, and raise a family.

Join Jefferson Health–Lehigh Region and lead the future of Occupational Medicine through clinical excellence, strategic innovation, and a commitment to the health and well-being of the workforce.