Vice President, Employee Health Services

Vice President, Employee Health ServicesThe Vice President, Employee Health Services serves as the senior clinical executive of RWJBarnabas Health's Employee Health & Wellness division, providing enterprise-wide leadership for all clinical operations within Corporate Care/Employee Health. This physician leader is responsible for establishing, standardizing, and advancing clinical protocols, quality systems, safety practices, and regulatory compliance. The VP also supports the business development efforts of the division as the clinical expert who meets with external clients and provides clinical oversight to all external corporate care contracts.This role blends 50% active clinical practice with 50% administrative and strategic leadership, ensuring both hands-on clinical excellence and high-level clinical oversight of system-wide initiatives.

The VP operates in a dyad structure with the SVP. Corporate Care/Employee Health and will oversee the clinicians in Employee Health Services. The VP collaborates with operational, HR, Legal, Risk, and executive stakeholders and represents Employee Health as the primary clinical liaison internally and externally.The Vice President of Employee Health Services reports directly to the Executive Vice President of Physician Services, RWJBarnabas HealthQualifications:MD or DO with active or eligible New Jersey medical licenseBoard certification required (Occupational Medicine strongly preferred)Minimum 5 years of senior clinical leadership in Occupational Medicine or Employee HealthMinimum 5 years of clinical practice in Occupational Medicine post-residencyDOT Medical Examiner certification or ability to obtain within six monthsMRO certification or ability to obtain within six monthsAdvanced administrative or executive training (MPH, MBA, MHA, MPA, or equivalent) preferredDemonstrated success leading multi-site teams, clinical operations, and regulatory programsProven track record of quality improvement, standardization, and operational transformationEssential Functions:Executive Clinical Leadership:Provides strategic clinical expertise and leadership for all Employee Health & Occupational Medicine services, ensuring alignment with RWJBH's mission, regulatory requirements, and organizational prioritiesServes as the clinical executive liaison to senior system leadership, regional leaders, Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Infection Prevention, and external employer clientsLeads the development, approval, and systemwide implementation of clinical policies, protocols, practice standards, and workflowsClinical Oversight & Quality:Oversees and ensures high-quality delivery of all occupational and employee health services, including but not limited to:Pre-employment / post-offer medical evaluationsWorkers' Compensation injury assessment and managementFit-for-duty evaluationsReturn-to-work assessmentsBloodborne pathogen exposure (BBPE) evaluation and follow-upImmunization compliance, infectious disease surveillance, respirator clearances, drug and alcohol testing (This list is illustrative, not exhaustive.)Establishes clinical quality dashboards, KPIs, and performance improvement programs to support safety, standardization, high reliability, and regulatory readinessEnsures compliance with OSHA, CDC, NJDOH, ADA, DOT, Joint Commission, and all state and federal regulationsProvider Leadership:Provides direct oversight of physicians and the Director of Clinical Services, with APPs reporting through the Director across regional hubsRecruits and retains top talent to support the continuation of clinical excellence across all sitesOversees credentialing, privileging, competency assessments, and adherence to scope of practiceFosters a culture of accountability, professional development, high performance, and excellenceClinical Practice (50% FTE):Maintains active clinical practice, performing a variety of occupational and employee health evaluations and serving as the clinical escalation point for complex, high-risk, or sensitive casesModels evidence-based, efficient, and service-oriented clinical careInnovation, Trends & Best Practices:Monitors and integrates emerging trends in Occupational Medicine, Employee Health, population health, regulatory policy, and healthcare deliveryIdentifies and champions innovative models, technologies, and process improvements to advance service quality, automation, efficiency, and client/employee experienceRepresents the service line in national forums, professional associations, and system committeesOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Benefits and Perks:At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick TimeRetirement PlansMedical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceDisability and Life InsurancePaid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning SupportFlexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Community and Volunteer OpportunitiesDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon…and more!About RWJBarnabas Health:RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's largest integrated health care delivery system, providing treatment and services to more than three million patients each year. Throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians, nurses, and health professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of patient care and health education to the community and region.We aim to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey.

From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.