About NL Health Services

We are a provincial health authority responsible for delivering quality health care to approximately 550,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Supported by over 23,000 employees and physicians, our team works together to improve the health and well‑being of every person, in every community. Guided by the vision of the Health Accord NL, we offer a range of health‑care programs and services through a wide network of facilities, clinics, and community services across five zones: Central, Eastern‑Rural, Eastern‑Urban, Labrador‑Grenfell, and Western.

At NL Health Services, we believe that our people — employees, doctors and volunteers — make it a great place to work. Every individual brings valuable knowledge, experience and perspective. It is in this diversity that we find strength. We are committed to embracing the distinct and complementary characteristics of our members, as we seek to eliminate health disparities, and ensuring we provide fair, equitable and quality health care to everyone.

If you are passionate about making a difference and providing exceptional health care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.

About the Opportunity

We invite applications from physicians across Newfoundland and Labrador for a part‑time, virtual Occupational Health Physician position. This is a province‑wide role — physicians based anywhere in NL are encouraged to apply regardless of their primary practice location.

We have a energetic and multidisciplinary team of professionals in occupational health, injury prevention, occupational and non‑occupational disability management, and occupational health and safety.

The successful candidate will serve as a virtual consultant to the occupational health team on matters related to complex return‑to‑work and medically related accommodations, communicable disease management, occupational disease,



safety‑related issues, and other clinical activities performed by the Occupational Health team.

Work Environment

This is a fully virtual position open to physicians located anywhere in Newfoundland and Labrador. NL offers a rare combination of professional fulfillment and outstanding quality of life — vibrant communities, stunning coastlines, world‑class outdoor recreation, a rich cultural heritage, and some of the most welcoming people in Canada.

Qualifications

- Medical Degree (MD) from a recognized institution
- Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Certification in Occupational Medicine (required)
- Current Medical Review Officer (MRO) verification and progressive experience in the field considered an asset
- Experience in delivery of occupational health services considered an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must satisfy credentialing requirements of NL Health Services including a satisfactory criminal record check and vulnerable sector check

Responsibilities

- Provide expert virtual consultation to the occupational health team on complex return‑to‑work cases and medically related accommodations
- Support communicable disease management within the organization
- Advise on occupational disease, safety‑related issues, and other clinical occupational health matters
- Collaborate virtually with the multidisciplinary occupational health team across NL Health Services
- Support person‑centered care; promote patient and worker safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements

Remuneration

Remuneration is Fee‑For‑Service/Sessional in accordance with the Medical Care Plan (MCP) Payment Schedule. Sessional rate: CAD 188.84 per hour.

Employment Equity

NL Health Services is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

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