Regional Medical Director of Occupational Medicine
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Job Description
If you are a visionary physician leader ready to drive the growth of a market-leading Occupational Medicine program, we invite you to apply.
At Community Care Partners, parent company to SouthStar & Coastal Urgent Care, we are a vital community partner dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare.
As we continue to expand our footprint, we are placing a strategic emphasis on growing our Occupational Health division into the premier service provider for employers across Louisiana. Our mission is to integrate exceptional, on-demand patient care with comprehensive, data-driven workforce health solutions.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic physician leader to drive the clinical strategy and operational excellence of our Occupational Medicine service line for the entire region.
The Opportunity
This is a unique executive opportunity for a physician leader to shape the future of our Occupational Medicine services in Louisiana. The Regional Medical Director of Occupational Medicine is a "player-coach" role, blending strategic oversight, program development, and hands-on clinical practice.
You will be responsible for the clinical quality, operational efficiency, and financial success of the OccMed service line across all clinics in the region.
You will lead our clinical teams, build lasting partnerships with major employers, and provide direct supervision for our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), all while maintaining our clinical practice at our Youngsville, LA clinic.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Development (20%):
Develop and execute a comprehensive regional strategy to grow market share and expand Occupational Medicine services.
Standardize clinical protocols, workflows, and best practices across all regional locations to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Partner closely with the sales and business development teams to attract, onboard, and retain key corporate clients.
Analyze regional performance metrics (KPIs), financial reports, and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Serve as the clinical subject matter expert during high-level sales presentations and contract negotiations.
Clinical Oversight & APP Supervision (5%)
Serve as the designated supervising or collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, across the region.
Maintain a full supervisory roster, overseeing up to the maximum number of APPs as permitted under your license by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
- Fulfill all supervisory duties, including regular chart reviews.
- Provide direct clinical leadership and mentorship to all physicians and APPs in the region regarding occupational medicine
- Act as the primary point of escalation for complex clinical cases, client concerns, and regulatory inquiries.
- Implement and lead a robust quality assurance (QA) program for your region.
Hands-On Clinical Practice (75%)
- Maintain a clinical practice based at our Youngsville, LA flagship clinic.
- Perform the full spectrum of occupational health services, including workers' compensation injury management, DOT physicals, and pre-employment examinations.
- Provide coverage in urgent care as needed, serving as a model of clinical excellence for the team.
- Qualifications & Requirements
Required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Board Certification in a relevant specialty (Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine).
- A minimum of 5-7 years of clinical experience with a significant focus in Occupational Medicine.
Proven leadership experience (e. g., Medical Director, Lead Physician, or similar multi-site oversight role).
Must hold an active, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Louisiana with eligibility to supervise APPs.
Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
Must be a Certified Medical Examiner on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) for DOT physicals.
Preferred
- Board Certified in Occupational Medicine (ABPM).
- Significant experience supervising and mentoring Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
- Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification.
- Advanced degree (MPH, MHA, MBA) is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in business development and managing client relationships.
- Strong business acumen with experience in budget oversight or P&L responsibility.
What We Offer
A Rewarding Career with Strategic Impact
Executive Compensation: A competitive executive-level salary complemented by a significant performance-based bonus tied to regional growth and quality metrics. Additional stipend provided for APP supervision.
- Strategic Impact: The autonomy and resources to build and lead a best-in-class regional program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Malpractice Insurance: Full coverage provided, including tail.
- Professional Development: Generous annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME), professional societies, and leadership training.
- Travel & Expenses: Reimbursement for travel throughout the region.
Community Care Partners is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with board certification in a relevant specialty and at least 5-7 years of clinical experience in Occupational Medicine. An active, unrestricted Louisiana medical license and NRCME certification for DOT physicals are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 84% have no call, 92% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $280k (middle half $268k–$300k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Louisiana | 272 active | 22,666 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 84% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Louisiana Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment272 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Medicine hiring demand | #22 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 51% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 87 postings, 57 closed |
| New Occupational Medicine listings | 189 in the last 30 days | 131 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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