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

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.
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