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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Staff Physician (Casual Part-time)

Occupational MedicineIncludes callPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Requisition Id 16944 ­­

*This is a casual, part-time position.*

Overview

We are seeking a Casual Part-time Staff Physician who will focus on providing comprehensive occupational and environmental health and medical services in ORNL’s Health Services Division's onsite clinic. This position resides in the Health Services Division, Environmental, Safety, Health, and Quality Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive occupational and environmental health and medical services in ORNL’s Health Services Division's onsite clinic

Conducting comprehensive occupational and environmental medicine services to include, but not limited to evaluation of fitness for duty of employees for security- and safety-sensitive positions, occupational health programs evaluations

Department of Transportation evaluations, reading electrocardiograms (EKGs), radiographs, audiograms, pulmonary function testing, and fulfilling the Medical Review Officer (MRO) role for substance abuse prevention testing programs

Other duties supporting HSD needs at the discretion of the Medical Director based on education, training, and experience

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal

Basic Qualifications:

  • Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a governmental agency and research environment
  • Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy from an accredited school
  • License to practice medicine in the State of Tennessee, with no license-related restrictions
  • Board Certified in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, or other specialty recognized American Board of Preventive Medicine Specialty (Aerospace Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, or General Preventive Medicine)
  • Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience

Within 90 days acquire Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support Training with passing scores

Maintain all appropriate certifications, CME requirements, specialty board requirements, and licensure requirements

  • Within 120 days obtain REAC/TS basic course training
  • Within 2 years obtain REAC/TS advanced course training
  • Ability to perform periodic on call duties

Preferred Qualifications:

10-15 years of clinical experience

Board certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (not Pathology)

Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills

Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory

Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Motivation to model appropriate health and wellness behaviors

Special Requirements:

Physical Requirements: Work involves various physical requirements and working conditions. As such, a pre-hire physical will be required after offer.

Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals!

Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment.

These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

This position is classified as ‘casual’. Certain benefits vary from those of regular part-time and full-time status employees. For example, holidays are not paid. Vacation is accrued on prorated basis using hours worked. Other limitations apply. Upon invitation to interview, be sure to ask your recruiter for details.

#LI-DC1This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (. doc,. docx), Adobe (unsecured. pdf), Rich Text Format (. rtf), and HTML (. htm,. html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Physician will provide comprehensive occupational and environmental health services at the onsite clinic, including fitness for duty evaluations and medical screenings. The role also involves fulfilling Medical Review Officer duties and supporting the Health Services Division's mission.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and a valid Tennessee medical license, with board certification in Occupational and Environmental Medicine or a related preventive medicine specialty. A minimum of 7 years of clinical experience is required, along with the ability to obtain a Department of Energy security clearance.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

ACLSATLS

Key Skills

Occupational MedicineFitness for duty evaluationElectrocardiogram readingRadiograph readingAudiogram readingClinical medicineCollaboration

Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 64% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 2 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 3.0
Below most Occupational Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 220 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Oak Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,679/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Research Services
Oak Ridge, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Pension
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Vacation