Physician - Occupational Medicine
Company: Middlesex Health
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Highlights Department: Occupational Medicine Hours: 16
per week (Days) Position Summary Provide high-quality,
cost-effective care and treatment for work-related injuries and
illnesses, and provide occupational medicine services. Oversight
assistance for the Department’s Advanced Practice Practitioners.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities The physician will deliver
initial and episodic care to patients for work-related injuries
and/or illnesses and assist with getting them back to work as
quickly and safely as possible. The physician will perform
physicals, screenings, etc, related to the patient's job functions.
The physician may act as a consultant to identify, assess, and
prevent workplace health hazards. The physician will serve as a
certified Medical Review Officer for oversight of drug and alcohol
programs, including for our DOT clients (if not certified upon
hire, must obtain certification within three months of start date)
Care will be delivered while following standards and protocols set
by the Medical Director. The physician will function as an integral
member of the clinical team in delivering exceptional patient care
in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, while maintaining
patient flow and working with administrative staff. The physician
will provide oversight to our Advanced Practice Practitioners,
including co-signing notes, assisting them with urgent or complex
clinical questions or issues, and working closely with them to
ensure patients are receiving timely, evidence-based care. The
physician will be up-to-date on federal and state regulations for
workforce health and safety, including Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT),
to provide the best treatment plans and perform regulatory
examinations. All other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Medical School and
residency program Board certified/board eligible in Occupational
Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or equivalent field
CT state licensure with both DEA and DPH prescribing privileges.
Skilled in traditional disciplines of patient assessment and
management. Must obtain medical privileges at Middlesex Hospital in
the Department of Medicine, section of Occupational Medicine.
Complies fully with MH Medical staff bylaws for maintenance of MH
privileges. Certification on the National Registry of Certified
Medical Examiners (“DOT examiner”) (if not currently certified,
must be certified prior to start date) Certified Medical Review
Officer (if not currently certified, must become certified within 3
months of start date) Preferred Qualifications: 2-3 years of
experience as a practicing physician in an Occupational Medicine,
Urgent Care, or Emergency Department setting. Board Certification
in Occupational Medicine BLS certification About Middlesex Health
The Smarter Choice for your Career! Come join one of Connecticut’s
Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex
Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent,
world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health
care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care
Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical
knowledge and research available.
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