Occupational Medicine Physician | Work-Life Balance & Community Impact | Rochester, NY
Listed compensation
$250k-$300k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Rochester Regional Health is seeking a board-certified physician with a passion for workplace health and injury prevention to join our WorkReady Occupational Health team. This is a unique opportunity to practice within a growing employer services network that focuses on improving workforce wellness, regulatory compliance, and injury management across diverse industries.
Position Highlights
Provide comprehensive occupational health services including pre-employment physicals, injury evaluation and treatment, DOT exams, and regulatory testing.
Collaborate with employers, case managers, and safety officers to promote return-to-work strategies and injury prevention.
Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to employees across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and municipal sectors.
- Monday–Friday schedule, no night or weekend call.
- Strong support from dedicated nursing, administrative, and employer relations teams.
Qualifications
Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Industrial Medicine, Orthopedics, Physiatry, PM&R or Occupational Medicine.
- Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification — required or willing to obtain within six months of hire.
- Certified Medical Examiner for the Department of Transportation (DOT) — required or willing to obtain within six months of hire.
- Previous experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or industrial health preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid time off, CME allowance, and retirement plan options.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Stable, mission-driven health system with a commitment to community and workplace wellness.
Why Rochester Regional Health?
Rochester Regional Health is a leading integrated health system that values collaboration, innovation, and physician leadership. Join a team that makes a lasting impact on workplace health while enjoying all the lifestyle benefits of living in Rochester, New York — a region known for its affordability, natural beauty, and vibrant cultural scene.
For consideration, please email your CV to michelle.simlin@rochesterregional.org
Education
DO, MD
Licenses / Certifications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning.
Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay Range
$250,000.00 - $300,000.00
City
Rochester
Postal CODE
14622
The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational health services, including pre-employment physicals, injury evaluation and treatment, DOT examinations, and regulatory testing. Collaborate with employers, case managers, and safety officers to support return-to-work strategies, injury prevention, and employee wellness.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 42 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $255k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Medicine Physician | Work-Life Balance & Community Impact | Rochester, NY at Rochester Regional Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Medicine — ranked against 215 active Occupational Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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