Medical Director​/On-Site Physician

Overview

Address: Raleigh, NC 27601

Work Model: Primarily ON-SITE (phone consultation required when not onsite)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Hours/Week: 20-30 hours / week

Schedule: 3-5 days / week (exact days / hours finalized after contract award)

Facility Operating

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM

Contract Term: Initial contract duration 1 to 3 years;
Renewal options up to two (2) additional one-year renewals;
Optional extensions up to 180 days

Medical Director / On-Site Physician to provide medical oversight and occupational health services. The selected physician will deliver employer-directed medical care including evaluations and treatment of work-related injuries/illnesses, medical oversight of clinic operations, and performance of required safety-sensitive physical exams for City employees. This role also serves as the Medical Review Officer (MRO) for drug and alcohol testing programs and supports Workers' Compensation, ADA accommodation guidance, and return-to-work recommendations.

The selected physician will:

• Medical Oversight & Clinical Leadership
• Provide medical oversight and direction for Employee Health Center (EHC) operations
• Oversee staff clinical workflow, medical documentation practices, and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with medical and regulatory requirements

• Occupational Health Services
• Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses
• Provide return-to-work recommendations
• Support case management, follow-up care, and occupational health determinations

• Required Physicals & Exams
• Pre-employment physicals
• DOT / CDL physicals (must be conducted by an FMCSA-certified examiner)
• Police physicals
• Firefighter & safety-sensitive physicals
• Must align with NFPA 1582, NCDOJ, and FMCSA compliance where applicable

• Medical Review Officer (MRO)
• Serve as MRO for drug and alcohol testing
• Provide interpretation and review of test results
• Ensure proper documentation, confidentiality, and compliance

• Clinic Support Services
• Oversight of laboratory testing, vaccines / immunizations, and medical records management
• Support Workers' Compensation programs including reporting and coordination
• Provide guidance on ADA accommodation reviews and fitness-for-duty determinations

• Compliance Requirements
• HIPAA
• OSHA
• NCDHHS
• NCDOT
• FHWA
• NCDOJ
• DOT/Federal compliance for CDL-related exams

Education: Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

• Licensing: Active North Carolina physician license; must be in good standing with no disciplinary history

• Certifications: Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification – Required; FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner – Required for DOT/CDL exams (or must have access to an FMCSA-certified examiner if a medical group is proposed)

• Experience: Minimum 5 years physician experience;
  Occupational Health experience strongly preferred;
  Police & Fire physicals experience strongly preferred

Note:

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Eligible candidates will be assessed based on their ability to provide medical oversight, perform required exams, manage occupational health services, ensure regulatory compliance, and support Workers' Compensation and ADA accommodations.