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The Vice President of Employee Health Services acts as the chief clinical executive for our organization's Employee Health & Wellness division, offering leadership across all clinical operations related to Corporate Care and Employee Health. This physician leader is tasked with developing, standardizing, and enhancing clinical protocols, quality systems, safety measures, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Additionally, the VP plays a crucial role in business development by serving as the clinical authority who engages with external clients and oversees all corporate care contracts.

This position encompasses a balance of 50% active clinical practice and 50% administrative and strategic leadership, ensuring both hands-on clinical excellence and comprehensive oversight of system-wide initiatives. The VP collaborates closely with the Senior Vice President of Corporate Care/Employee Health and supervises the clinicians within Employee Health Services. This role involves working alongside operational, HR, Legal, Risk, and executive stakeholders, acting as the primary clinical liaison both internally and externally.

• The Vice President of Employee Health Services reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Physician Services.

• MD or DO with an active or eligible medical license in New Jersey.

• Board certification is required, with a strong preference for Occupational Medicine.

• A minimum of 5 years in senior clinical leadership roles within Occupational Medicine or Employee Health.

• At least 5 years of clinical practice in Occupational Medicine following residency.

• Certification as a DOT Medical Examiner or the ability to obtain it within six months.

• MRO certification or the ability to secure it within six months.

• Preferred advanced administrative or executive training (MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA, or equivalent).

• Proven success in leading multi-site teams, clinical operations, and regulatory programs.

• Demonstrated history of quality improvement, standardization, and operational transformation.

• Provides strategic clinical guidance and leadership for all Employee Health & Occupational Medicine services, ensuring alignment with our organization's mission, regulatory standards, and priorities.

• Acts as the clinical executive liaison to senior leadership, regional leaders, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Infection Prevention, and external employer clients.

• Leads the creation, approval, and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, practice standards, and workflows across the system.

• Ensures the high-quality delivery of all occupational and employee health services, including but not limited to:

• Pre-employment and post-offer medical evaluations.

• Management and assessment of Workers' Compensation injuries.

• Fit-for-duty evaluations.

• Return-to-work assessments.

• Evaluation and follow-up for bloodborne pathogen exposure.

• Compliance with immunizations, infectious disease surveillance, respirator clearances, and drug and alcohol testing (this list is illustrative, not exhaustive).

• Establishes clinical quality dashboards, KPIs, and performance improvement initiatives to promote safety, standardization, reliability, and regulatory readiness.

• Ensures adherence to OSHA, CDC, NJDOH, ADA, DOT, Joint Commission, and all relevant state and federal regulations.

• Directly oversees physicians and the Director of Clinical Services, with Advanced Practice Providers reporting through the Director across regional hubs.

• Responsible for recruiting and retaining top talent to maintain clinical excellence across all locations.

• Manages credentialing, privileging, competency assessments, and compliance with scope of practice.

• Encourages a culture of accountability, professional growth, high performance, and excellence.

• Maintains an active clinical practice, conducting various occupational and employee health evaluations and serving as the clinical escalation point for complex, high-risk, or sensitive cases.

• Models evidence-based, efficient, and service-oriented clinical care.

• Stays informed about and integrates emerging trends in Occupational Medicine, Employee Health, population health, regulatory policies, and healthcare delivery.

• Identifies and advocates for innovative models, technologies, and process enhancements to improve service quality, automation, efficiency, and the client/employee experience.

• Represents the service line in national forums, professional associations, and system committees.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

At our organization, our employees are central to our mission. Guided by our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a competitive range of benefits and resources designed to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These offerings include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Retirement Plans.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance.

• Dental and Vision Insurance.

• Disability and Life Insurance.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Support for Student Loan Planning.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Wellness Programs.

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance).

• Community and Volunteer Opportunities.

• Discounts through our partners, such as local sports teams and service providers.

• ...and more!

We are committed to being a leading healthcare destination that provides patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while ensuring a top-tier work experience for every team member. We value the opportunity to create and maintain healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As the foremost academic health system in our region, we implement innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social determinants of health.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities. By enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities, we contribute positively to the state. We recognize the evolving needs of our community members, whether that involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or fostering community health through local programs and education.