Physician - Occupational Medicine
Company: Middlesex Health
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: February 5, 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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