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Riverside, California

Physician (MD/DO) - Occupational Medicine

Occupational MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$208k-$250k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

COMP is seeking highly qualified and dedicated Licensed Physicians (MD or DO) to join our team as independent contractors. This is a 1099 position offering Per Diem, Part-Time, or Full-Time opportunities, requiring flexibility to float between our clinic locations.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a physician with strong clinical expertise and a background in high-acuity environments.

  • Preferred Experience: Relevant work experience in an Emergency Room (ER) or a Workers' Compensation setting is a significant advantage.
  • Specialized Knowledge: A distinct advantage includes deep knowledge of the procedures, regulations, codes, and other pertinent areas covering the Workers' Compensation system.
  • Contractor Status: Candidates must be comfortable working as an independent contractor (1099).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The physician will play a critical role in overseeing clinical operations, ensuring quality patient care, and optimizing occupational health services for employer groups.

Clinical Management & Quality Assurance

  • Staff Oversight: Train and supervise medical staff to ensure accurate patient documentation, appropriate testing, and prompt, systematic diagnosis to optimize resource utilization and minimize lag time.
  • Patient Care Guidance: Provide expert guidance on the treatment plans and follow-up care for all patients, particularly those under Workers' Compensation.
  • Resource Utilization: Oversee the appropriate utilization of employee health services and resources, specifically as they relate to Workers' Compensation cases.

Occupational Health & Compliance

  • Injury Prevention: Evaluate, identify, and recommend proactive measures for preventive care and screening programs for employer groups to effectively reduce the risk of work-related injuries.
  • Incident Investigation: Assist with investigations into incidents and near-misses to identify root causes, and recommend actionable steps to prevent future injuries and enhance worker performance.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and manage required physical evaluation programs (e. g., DOT, OSHA, CDC) to ensure full regulatory compliance.
  • Employee Support: Provide professional counseling for employees regarding general health concerns or required immunization matters.

Licensure and Certifications

  • License: Must be a fully licensed and registered medical practitioner with an active, unrestricted CA State License (MD or DO).
  • Certification: Must be DOT-certified or commit to obtaining certification within the first 30 days of contract commencement.

Skills and Attributes

  • Communication: Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, accurate, and professional verbal and written feedback.
  • Leadership: Demonstrate exceptional managerial and organizational capabilities, including the ability to effectively delegate tasks and support clinical staff.
  • Work Ethic: Exhibit a disciplined work ethic, exceptional task prioritization skills, and a dedication to collaborative teamwork within a multidisciplinary health professional environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem

Contract Type: 1099 / Independent Contractor

Work Location

In person (Requires floating between clinics)

Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

The physician will oversee clinical operations, manage patient care plans, and ensure regulatory compliance for occupational health services. They are responsible for supervising medical staff, conducting incident investigations, and implementing injury prevention programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted California medical license (MD or DO) and possess strong clinical expertise in high-acuity or workers' compensation settings. DOT certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of starting the contract.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Occupational MedicineStaff SupervisionOSHA ComplianceCDC GuidelinesMedical DocumentationEmergency Medicine

Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$229k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $207k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 100% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$208k–$250kOccupational Medicine median $300k (middle half $291k–$313k)48 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$207k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Medicine listings in California30 active230 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 100% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Occupational Medicine hiring demand#22 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 87 postings, 57 closed
New Occupational Medicine listings197 in the last 30 days120 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Medicine pay trend+7.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Medicine Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 2 employers
5
<$300k
8
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$320k-340k
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 2 employers
CME allowance
100%
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
96%
Relocation assistance
96%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 227 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Per Diem/Part-Time/Full-Time Options
1099 Independent Contractor

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$598k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,427/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.