Vice President, Medical Director

Zenith Insurance Company (United States)

Vice President, Medical Director leading occupational medicine and workers’ compensation strategy at Zenith Insurance. Overseeing complex claims, provider networks, clinical programs, and catastrophic injury outcomes.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $270,000 - $330,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Occupational Medicine and Workers' Compensation Medical Management, with a focus on developing clinical programs, managing catastrophic injuries, and implementing return-to-work strategies. Proven ability to analyze medical trends and collaborate with various stakeholders to improve recovery outcomes and reduce disability durations.

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Doctor Of Medicine (MD)Board Certification In Occupational Medicine10+ Years Clinical ExperienceCatastrophic Injury ManagementWorkers' Compensation Medical Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Guidance DevelopmentTreatment Plan ReviewImpairment Rating EvaluationDisability ManagementLife Care PlanningMedical Necessity DeterminationEmerging Treatment ProtocolsData AnalysisMedical Cost ManagementProvider Performance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsInfluencing SkillsExecutive Presentation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)Certification In Physical Medicine & RehabilitationCertification In Emergency MedicineCertification In Orthopedic SurgeryCertification In NeurologyCertification In Trauma Surgery

Industry Keywords

Occupational InjuriesWorkers' CompensationMedical Management StrategiesReturn-To-Work PlanningUtilization ReviewClaims ManagementCatastrophic Injury Treatment ProtocolsHealthcare Delivery ModelsRegulatory AgenciesClaims Staffing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a medical authority on occupational injuries and workers' compensation medical management
Establish and maintain evidence-based clinical guidance for treatment, recovery expectations, return-to-work planning, and disability duration management
Provide medical oversight and consultation on complex, severe, catastrophic, occupational disease, and fatality claims
Review treatment plans, surgical recommendations, impairment ratings, causation questions, and medical necessity determinations
Support resolution of disputed medical issues and provide expert clinical opinions
Attend claims staffings, roundtables, and large loss reviews
Partner with claims leadership to develop medical management strategies for high-severity losses
Evaluate long-term care projections, life care plans, Medicare Set-Asides, and future medical exposure estimates
Develop clinical programs to improve recovery outcomes and reduce disability durations
Promote early intervention and safe, sustainable return-to-work outcomes
Analyze medical trends and treatment patterns to improve outcomes and manage medical costs
Recommend emerging treatment protocols, pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, and healthcare delivery models
Collaborate with utilization review, claims management, network management, and bill review partners
Evaluate provider performance and treatment outcomes
Support development of occupational health, specialty physician, and catastrophic injury provider networks
Consult on provider identification, recruitment, contracting, credentialing, and monitoring
Serve as senior sponsor for strategic medical vendor relationships
Lead and develop members of the Medical Management team
Mentor claims and operational leaders on medical trends, catastrophic injury management, and clinical best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
Board Certification in Occupational Medicine strongly preferred
Additional certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Trauma Surgery, or related specialty considered advantageous
Minimum 10 years of clinical experience
At least 7 years focused on occupational injuries and workers' compensation
Significant experience managing catastrophic injuries and complex disability cases
Demonstrated leadership experience within an insurance carrier, managed care organization, healthcare system, TPA, or large self-insured employer
Deep expertise in workers' compensation medical management, catastrophic injury treatment protocols, disability management, return-to-work strategies, impairment ratings, and life care planning
Ability to translate complex medical information into actionable business recommendations
Exceptional communication, influencing, analytical, and executive presentation skills
Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to communicate effectively with providers, members of the business community, clinical staff, and regulatory agencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
401(k)
Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Education and Training Reimbursement
10 paid Company Holidays
2 Personal Days
2 Floating Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Hybrid work schedule or remote work option
Ongoing learning and development
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package