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 the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.   

RWJBarnabas Health is an equal opportunity employer.