How to hire an occupational medicine specialist

How to hire an occupational medicine specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step occupational medicine specialist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an occupational medicine specialist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new occupational medicine specialist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your occupational medicine specialist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an occupational medicine specialist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An occupational medicine specialist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, occupational medicine specialists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of occupational medicine specialists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Occupational Medicine Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   Occupational Medicine Specialist	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$37-283

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Occupational Medicine
   • DOT
   • EMR
   • Acute Care
   • Physical Examinations
   • Suturing
   • Blood Borne
   • Patient Education
   • Drug Screens

   Responsibilities:

   • Collaborate with teams managing Medicare / Medicaid (CMS) requirements to increase care access for all patients.
   • Perform appropriate history and physical examination to a diverse caseload of patients and order appropriate diagnostic lab work and studies.
   • Team with nationally-known cardiologists to deliver continuing medical education (CME) seminars to physicians.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your occupational medicine specialist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An occupational medicine specialist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, occupational medicine specialists' average salary in hawaii is 53% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level occupational medicine specialists earn 87% less than senior-level occupational medicine specialists.
   • Certifications. An occupational medicine specialist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an occupational medicine specialist's salary.

   Average occupational medicine specialist salary

   $213,647yearly

   $102.71 hourly rate

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   Entry-level occupational medicine specialist salary

   $77,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing an occupational medicine specialist job description

   A good occupational medicine specialist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an occupational medicine specialist job description:

   Occupational medicine specialist job description example

   A growing healthcare center in Oregon’ s Greater Portland Area is looking to add an Occupational Medicine Physician to their team. The area is known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes.
   Certification: MD/DO Title: Occupational Medicine Physician Board Status : Board Certified Residency/Training: Emergency Medicine Setting : Outpatient Required Procedure: Adult Outpatient Adult inpatient General inpatient Common musculoskeletal problems Uncomplicated adult Occupational medicine Employment physicals/examinations Experience Required : Minimum 1-year working experience EMR: Epic – SYSTOC
   
   Compensation & Logistics
   Position Type : Locums/Permanent/Locums to Permanent (Perm interest is preferred) Availability : Full-Time/Part-Time/Both Scheduling: Ongoing Varied, No Call
   
   KPG Provider Services is a West Coast Focused Company with offices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. We are focused on offering the best, most rewarding opportunities while providing excellent compensation and support.
   
   Outstanding service is at the core of our culture. Our Medical Professionals will experience a service relationship characterized by respect, a sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
   
   Our team offers benefits like geographic expertise, understanding commuting times, and top market compensation rates.
   
   In short, we focus intently on the things that matter to you with a commitment to achieve exceptional outcomes. Call us and experience the difference!
   
   For a complete listing of our current openings visit www.kpgproviders.com!

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5. Post your job

   To find occupational medicine specialists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any occupational medicine specialists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level occupational medicine specialists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your occupational medicine specialist job on Zippia to find and recruit occupational medicine specialist candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit occupational medicine specialists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new occupational medicine specialist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the occupational medicine specialist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new occupational medicine specialist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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