Occupational Health Physician

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and list of professional references.

Job Summary

Michigan Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Occupational Health Physician. The Occupational Health Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to employees concerning work-related injuries and illnesses, promoting workplace health and safety, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes prevention, diagnosis, and management of occupational injuries and diseases, and collaborates with Human Resources, Safety Management Services, Environment, Health and Safety, and other departments to maintain a healthy workforce.

The position will be at the rank of Clinical Instructor or higher, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Successful candidates will receive a salary commensurate with the individual's training. For more information about Occupational Health Services at U-M, visit: https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/health-well-being/occupational-health-services.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education, and research that together enhance our contribution to society. 

Responsibilities*

Clinical Care

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat work-related injuries, exposures, and illnesses for university personnel.
• Conduct return-to-work medical evaluations.
• Make fitness-for-duty and work restriction determinations.
• Provide consultation in complex occupational health cases, collaborating closely with Human Resources, Work Connections, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), Safety Management Services (SMS).

Regulatory and Program Support

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (OSHA, MIOSHA, etc.).
• Participate in university-wide occupational health programs, such as TB screening, vaccinations, and respiratory protection.
• Assist in occupational health surveillance, medical record maintenance, and mandatory reporting.

Professional Development

• Stay current on occupational medicine best practices and legal requirements.

Skills You Have

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Required Qualifications*

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Michigan or eligibility to obtain one prior to start.
• Board certified or board eligible in Occupational Medicine.
• DOT certification.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MIOSHA, and other relevant employment health laws and regulations.

Work Locations

Primary duties are performed in an outpatient clinic/office setting.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Clinical Instructor - Clinical Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.