Associate Director Occupational Health Safety Jobs

Job Details

Job Location: Clay, NY 31041
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $280,000.00 - $325,000.00

Job Summary

WorkCare is seeking an experienced Associate Medical Director – Occupational Health Physician 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 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.

ResponsibilitiesClinical Care & Case Management

• 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.

Medical Leadership & Oversight

• 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.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation

• 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).

Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity

• 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.

Workplace Health Strategy

• 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.

Innovation & Reporting

• 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.

Additional Duties

Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

QualificationsEducation / Licenses

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical judgement in occupational and acute care settings.
• Ability to lead in high‑reliability, safety‑sensitive environments.
• Executive‑level communication skills.
• Regulatory and compliance expertise.
• Collaborative leadership style with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic construction and manufacturing environment.
• Work under pressure meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Computer Skills

• Competent in Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willing to learn additional software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, bend, and kneel; navigate uneven walkways and terrain.
• Sit while working at a desk.
• Work under stressful, sometimes unpredictable situations.
• Manual dexterity for handling medical equipment, performing procedures, using computer keyboard and mouse.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Kneel and perform chest compressions for CPR life‑saving measures.
• Drive emergency vehicle within the site when responding to an incident, if applicable.

Work Environment

• On‑site presence required at construction and manufacturing campus.
• Combination of clinic‑based care and active plant/construction walkthroughs.
• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• Moderate noise level.
• Good air quality and controlled temperature.

This position has an annual salary range of $280,000 - $325,000. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and the individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.