Description
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Employee Health & Occupational Medicine
HonorHealth
Arizona's Leading Healthcare Systems
Scottsdale Arizona
Primary Clinical Teaching Affiliate
Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
Shape the Future of Workforce Health for 17,000 Employees and Corporate Partners
HonorHealth, a locally governed, non-profit, physician-led healthcare system and Forbes-recognized Top Employer, is seeking a collaborative, innovative physician to serve as Medical Director of Employee Health & Occupational Medicine.
With 90–95% dedicated administrative leadership time and only 5–10% clinical responsibilities, the Medical Director will have the opportunity to build programs, advance clinical best practices, influence systemwide policies, and introduce innovative approaches to occupational health and caregiver well-being.
The Scope of Your Impact
HonorHealth's workforce and affiliated healthcare community includes:
- 9 Non-Profit, Locally Owned and Managed Hospitals – 1,800 beds
- 250 Ambulatory locations in greater Phoenix Metro Area
- 30 Urgent Cares with designated locations as partners in Occupational Health
- 17,000 employees
- 6,000 medical staff members- 650 HonorHealth Employed Physicians
- 100 residents and fellows
- 4,000 dedicated volunteers
- HonorHealth Research Institute
- Military Partnership Program
- Desert Mission Food Bank and community outreach programs
The primary Employee Health office is located in desirable North Scottsdale, with Employee Health Centers close to each HonorHealth's hospital campus supported by a highly engaged team of Advanced Practice Providers, nurses, and medical assistants.
Physician Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities | 90–95%
Strategic Leadership & Program Development
Partner with the VP, Chief of Caregiver Wellness and Patient Experience, and an established Employee Health administrative dyad leader
- Provide medical direction and strategic planning for systemwide Employee Health and Occupational Medicine services.
- Vital member HonorHealth’s Physician Leadership Council
- Develop, implement, and refine clinical policies, protocols, workflows, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate directly with hospital executives, corporate leadership, clinical departments, and community stakeholders.
- Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to Advanced Practice Providers and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Partner with Infection Prevention, Safety, Human Resources, Risk Management, and operational leaders to advance workplace health and safety.
- Ensure clinical compliance with OSHA, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
Employee Health Oversight
Provide physician leadership and clinical oversight for Employee Health Centers throughout the HonorHealth network.
- HonorHealth has invested in programs supporting caregiver wellness, workforce resilience, behavioral health access, and a culture of safety and belonging.
- Serve as HonorHealth's Medical Review Officer (MRO), overseeing occupational drug testing protocols and interpretation.
- Guide clinical practices addressing infectious disease exposures, workplace safety events, employee injuries, and occupational illness.
- Oversee Return-to-Work (RTW) and Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) evaluations and clinical protocols.
- Participate in strategic committees, including Drug Diversion Oversight, Infection Prevention, Workplace Safety, and Employee Health.
- Advance preventive health, medical surveillance, and employee wellness initiatives.
Occupational Medicine Leadership
In collaboration with HonorHealth's Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Division, the Medical Director will help guide and advance a robust community-based Occupational Medicine platform.
- Provide clinical oversight and establish evidence-based occupational medicine care models.
- Partner with Occupational Health Operations leadership, urgent care clinicians, and specialists.
- Support medical oversight and clinical standards for employer-based Occupational Medicine contracts.
- Guide workplace injury management, medical surveillance, drug testing, Return-to-Work, and Fitness-for-Duty programs.
- Identify opportunities to expand employer partnerships and enhance Occupational Medicine services throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Direct Clinical Responsibilities | 5–10%
Direct clinical care is intentionally limited, allowing the Medical Director to focus primarily on physician leadership and strategic initiatives.
Innovation, Academic Medicine & Research
Arizona State University John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering
HonorHealth is the Primary Clinical Teaching Affiliate for Arizona State University's new John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, welcoming its inaugural dual degree medicine and engineering class in 2026.
For a Medical Director interested in academic engagement, HonorHealth's ASU partnership creates opportunities to participate in the evolving intersection of occupational health, preventive medicine, population health, technology, and healthcare innovation.
- ASU academic appointment commensurate with qualifications and teaching responsibilities.
- Faculty appointments provide ASU tuition discounts for immediate family members.
- HonorHealth supports 19 ACGME residency and fellowship programs.
- Optional teaching, quality improvement, and research engagement.
- Opportunities for collaboration with the HonorHealth Research Institute on workforce health, prevention, and innovative healthcare delivery models.
Preferred Qualifications
- Provide clinical oversight and establish evidence-based occupational medicine care models.
- Partner with Occupational Health Operations leadership, urgent care clinicians, and specialists.
- Support medical oversight and clinical standards for employer-based Occupational Medicine contracts.
- Guide workplace injury management, medical surveillance, drug testing, Return-to-Work, and Fitness-for-Duty programs.
- Identify opportunities to expand employer partnerships and enhance Occupational Medicine services throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Compensation & Benefits:
HonorHealth offers competitive physician leadership compensation and benefits package.
Why Scottsdale / Phoenix, Arizona?
Sunshine, Outstanding Schools, and an Exceptional Quality of Life
Greater Phoenix combines the economic opportunities and amenities of a major metropolitan area with the lifestyle benefits of beautiful suburban communities, including Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Peoria, Deer Valley, and North Central Phoenix.
- Year-Round Outdoor Living: Abundant sunshine, hiking, cycling, golf, equestrian trails, lakes, parks, and scenic desert preserves.
- Exceptional Schools: Nationally recognized BASIS and Great Hearts charter schools, highly regarded public schools, dual-language immersion programs, and outstanding private and specialty education options.
- Resort Lifestyle: World-class dining, shopping, resorts, spas, professional sports, spring training baseball, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene.
- Easy Getaways: Explore Sedona, the Grand Canyon, mountain ski destinations, Southern California beaches, and Las Vegas.
- Convenient Travel: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport offers extensive domestic and international connections.
Why HonorHealth?
Your ideas fuel progress. Physician-Led. Locally Governed. Innovation-Driven.
Lead. Innovate. Make a Difference.
For the right physician leader, this is an opportunity to create a lasting impact on the health and well-being of thousands of healthcare professionals and the communities they serve.
For confidential inquiries or to submit your CV:
Laura Hays
HonorHealth Physician Recruitment Partner
480-391-9777
Come explore why so many physicians have chosen to call HonorHealth and Arizona home!
