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Occupational Medicine Physician

Southern Ohio Medical Center Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Portsmouth, OH Temporary Occupational Medicine Physician

At a glance

Occupational Medicine Physician role at Southern Ohio Medical Center. Portsmouth, OH · temporary · $347,545 a year.

SalaryStated by Southern Ohio Medical Center
$347,545
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RoleOccupational Medicine Physician
LocationPortsmouth, OH
EmploymentTemporary
Pay$347,545
PostedOct 17, 2026 · 5d ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.

What you'll do

  • Lead the hospital-employed Occupational Medicine practice as its Senior Medical Director
  • Work with 2 APP's and collaborate with safety and employee health departments
  • Oversee hearing conservation programs and complete job-specific occupational medical evaluations
  • Use audiometry, spirometry and vision screening equipment in the practice

What you bring

  • Board certification is required for the stated base salary; physicians not yet boarded receive 5% less until certification
  • Leadership experience is preferred
  • OEM Certification, worker's compensation and employer-health experience, and the listed occupational credentials are preferred

Who this fits

This full-time leadership role suits a board-certified physician with Occupational Medicine experience. The weekday schedule runs 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday and 8:00am-noon Friday, with flexible scheduling and no call. The listing identifies the role as Senior Medical Director and notes a 70 mile, 2 year non-compete clause.

From the employer

OPPORTUNITY:

Our practice is growing! Looking for a Board Certified physician to serve as Senior Medical Director of our well established, hospital employed Occupational Medicine practice. This a full time position offering flexible scheduling. Leadership experience preferred.

COMPENSATION:

  • Base salary of $347,545 for initial two year contract.

5% less for those not yet boarded, salary adjusted accordingly upon board certification

2-year contract also includes:

  • Vacation: 272 hours of holidays/sick days (34 PTO days).
  • CME/Books & Journals: 80 hours (10 days PTO) and up to $7,000
  • Deferred compensation: 457b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $24,500 year before taxes. No matching.
  • Retirement / Savings Plan: 403b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $24,500 year before taxes under age 50 and $31,000 for over age 50. SOMC matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay.
  • Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving company
  • Malpractice Insurance Coverage: in a claims made insurance, in an amount of $2,000,000, per claim/$6,000,000, aggregate
  • Health Insurance: physician pays small premium, deducted from paycheck
  • Liquidated Damages: 70 mile and 2 year non-compete clause or liquidated damages of one year salary
  • Medical School Loan Repayment: repay up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment)
  • Residency Stipend: up to $25,000 (requires up to 2 year service commitment)
  • Sign on Bonus: 15% of base salary up to $100,000 (paid when contract signed and forgiven over 2-4 years depending on amount of bonus)
  • Bonus Incentives: excellent bonus incentives including both wRVU productivity bonus and quality dashboard bonus (10% potential)

Practice Location

    • 1870 Coles Blvd Portsmouth, OH 45662
    • Suite B
  • Office Hours/Work Schedule
    • 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Thursday
    • 8:00am - noon Friday
    • This schedule can be flexed
  • Call Schedule/CERP (if applicable)
    • No call
  • Staffing
    • 2 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Clinical Staff, 2 Clerical Staff, 1 Case Manager, 1 Office Manager, 1 Medical Office Technician
  • Equipment
    • Audiometry
    • Spirometry
    • Vision Screening
  • Practice Expectations (preferred)
    • Leadership experience
    • OEM Certification
    • Worker's compensation & employer-health experience
    • FMCSA NRCME certification
    • Ohio BWC
    • WILMPAC Panel Physician
    • OH DOL
    • MRO certification or willingness to obtain
    • Experience with oversight of hearing conservation programs
    • Experience with completion of job-specific occupational medical evaluations
    • Experience working collaboratively with safety and employee health departments
    • Willingness to collaborate with 2 APP's