RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Senior Medical Director of Occupational Medicine – Ocean County Hub (Lakewood, NJ)!

RWJBarnabas Health, the largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is actively seeking an experienced, board-certified Occupational Medicine physician to lead our Occupational Health and Employee Health Services as the Senior Medical Director in Lakewood, NJ, home to our Ocean County Hub.

This high-impact leadership opportunity places you at the helm of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team serving RWJBarnabas Health employees and over 500 regional employer partners. We deliver best-in-class occupational medicine services, including injury care, surveillance, pre-employment physicals, DOT exams, and wellness programs – all grounded in regulatory excellence and patient-centered outcomes.

Why Join Us?

• Leadership Opportunity: Influence the strategic direction of a high-volume, high-impact Occupational Health service line across a major healthcare hub.
• Competitive Advantage: Be part of an innovative team in a system known for clinical excellence, with direct access to executive-level collaboration and resources.
• Robust Clinical Practice: Provide evidence-based care, supervise multidisciplinary clinical teams, and oversee MRO, IME, DOT, and surveillance programs.
• Professional Growth: Leadership development, system-wide support, and access to continuing education and certification support.
• Attractive Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
• Premier Location: Live and work in Lakewood, a growing, family-friendly Ocean County community near Jersey Shore beaches, vibrant shopping, and award-winning dining.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a dynamic, mission-driven physician leader passionate about the value of workplace health, regulatory compliance, and delivering measurable outcomes to both public and private sector clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Occupational Medicine (or Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine with Occupational Medicine experience)
• MRO, DOT, and IME certification highly preferred – support will be provided to achieve within designated time frame if not already held
• Leadership experience in an occupational health or employee health setting
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, CDC, DOT, ADA, and Workers’ Compensation guidelines
• NJ medical license or eligibility

To learn more or apply confidentially, contact:
Susan Bethay, Physician Recruiter
? susan.bethay@rwjbh.org

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $215,000 to 340,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. With 12 acute care hospitals, 3 children's hospitals, a growing number of our outpatient facilities and physician practices, our healthcare system is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.

Our dedication to serving the people of New Jersey extends far beyond the care we provide within our hospital walls. We support programs that promote health and wellness in our communities and provide access to services that would otherwise be unavailable. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of the health, quality of life, and vitality of our communities. We strive to bring the best healthcare to meet the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey — whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Our partnership with Rutgers University creates the state’s largest academic healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, leading-edge research, and world-class health and medical education, further advancing our mission of providing high-quality healthcare in New Jersey.

The new collaboration also aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education, research, and clinical activities, including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.