Associate Medical Director - Occupational Health Physician

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 On-site 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Medical Director may perform the following essential functions based on business needs, assigned services, client requirements, physician qualifications, licensure, and scope of practice.

Clinical 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.

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