Occupational Medicine Physician | Associate Director of Medical Operations - Rahway, NJ

The Opportunity

Join an Occupational Medicine team in Rahway, New Jersey, as Physician Associate Director of Medical Operations. Through an evidence-based medicine approach, the goal is to provide quality patient care while treating everyone with friendliness, skill and respect, in a welcoming and compassionate environment where patients can heal. This role provides direct patient care and leads by example to ensure an exceptional patient experience. You will identify and communicate opportunities for clinical quality improvement, collaborate with leaders to support a caring treatment environment, mentor future clinical leaders, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to drive market growth. You will also assume the role and responsibilities of Center Medical Director, whether at a specific location or as the Market Float. Occupational Medicine experience is preferred, but training is provided.

Schedule

Many clinics offer Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM hours with no nights, no weekends, no holidays and no call.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $249,619 - $356,252 per year, with annual merit increase opportunity
• $40,000 hiring bonus
• Monthly Medical Director stipend
• Monthly RVU bonus incentive
• Quarterly quality care bonus incentive
• 24 days of paid time off annually, with roll-over
• 5 paid CME days annually
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical malpractice coverage
• Reimbursement for licensure, certification and membership dues upon approval
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity
• Medical, vision, prescription and dental plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Supplemental health benefits and pre-tax health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Colleague referral bonus program
• Accredited CME courses and leadership development programs
• Commuter benefits
• Colleague discount program
• Relocation assistance when applicable
• Unmatched opportunities for advancement locally and nationally
• Opportunity to teach residents and students

Responsibilities

• Spend 100% of time in a center providing direct patient care, leading by example and demonstrating an exceptional patient experience
• Assume the role and responsibilities of Center Medical Director, at a specific location or as the Market Float
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical quality, workflows and safety at the center and market levels
• Drive patient and client experience and satisfaction metrics
• Collaborate with operations to ensure support and workflows that foster a caring environment for treatment
• Maintain relationships with employers, payers, referral sources, networks and local communities to drive market growth
• Mentor and train future clinical leaders while treating
• Foster an environment of collaboration, professionalism, patient and colleague safety, quality care and continuous improvement
• Assist with or lead clinical meetings as needed
• Understand center financial drivers and outcomes to achieve the annual business plan
• Help make staffing adjustments for unforeseen coverage needs

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of jurisdiction
• Unrestricted DEA license for the state of jurisdiction
• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Occupational Medicine experience preferred; willing to train otherwise qualified candidates
• 3 years of experience in managed care and physician management preferred
• Experience developing and leading medical management and quality improvement programs preferred
• Board certification attained or maintained
• Strong communication, leadership and patient service skills

Visa sponsorship (J-1 or H-1B) is not available for this role.