An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Director is responsible for directing the strategy of an organization's approach to managing health and safety risks for workers. Responsible for the organization continually improving its safety performance and compliance to health and safety legislation and standards. Will liaise with directors of other sections of the organization to ensure that strategic goals align with those of the occupational health and safety team.
$190-$220 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Schedule:
Part-time / hybrid | Regular onsite presence with some responsibilities performed remotely
Anticipated Start:
October 2026 A rare opportunity to bring your medical expertise to one of the most extraordinary workplaces in the country. Heart-Centered Health is seeking an experienced MD or DO to serve as Occupational Health Medical Director supporting the workforce at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center in southern Mississippi. Stennis is America's largest rocket-propulsion test site and has helped power the nation's human spaceflight program from Apollo and the Space Shuttle to today's Artemis missions. It is also a unique federal and technology community where thousands of engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, federal professionals, and aerospace and defense personnel work every day. As Medical Director, you will provide physician leadership for the occupational-health program supporting this highly skilled workforce. This is not a traditional full-time primary-care position or high-volume patient-panel role . It is an opportunity for an experienced physician to apply occupational-medicine expertise in a fascinating, mission-driven environment while working alongside an established onsite clinical team. The Role You will serve as the physician medical authority for an established occupational-health clinic and work collaboratively with a team that includes two nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, radiology/laboratory support, and administrative professionals .
Responsibilities include:
Providing medical direction and clinical oversight for the occupational-health program Serving as the final medical technical authority on occupational-health matters Supporting and collaborating with nurse practitioners and other clinical professionals Overseeing provider credentialing and privileging Providing guidance on fitness-for-duty and medical-qualification determinations Supporting occupational-health policies, protocols, and quality of care Providing medical oversight for immunization and medication programs Supporting infection-control and bloodborne-pathogen programs Providing medical leadership related to emergency preparedness and AED programs Ensuring applicable OSHA, CDC, federal, state, and occupational-health standards are met Remaining available for timely clinical consultation between onsite periods The physician will maintain a regular onsite presence at Stennis Space Center , while certain Medical Director responsibilities may be performed remotely as appropriate to the program. Who We're Looking For This opportunity could be an exceptional fit for an experienced physician who enjoys occupational medicine, medical leadership, complex organizations, aerospace or industrial environments, or mission-driven federal work and would value an ongoing Medical Director role outside of a conventional full-time clinical practice. Physicians with backgrounds in occupational medicine, preventive medicine, aerospace medicine, employee health, industrial medicine, or other specialties with meaningful occupational-health experience are encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Active Mississippi medical license Current board certification through an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board Occupational medicine / occupational-health experience Ability to provide recurring onsite Medical Director services at Stennis Space Center Board certification does not need to be specifically in Occupational Medicine; qualified physicians from other ABMS-certified specialties with appropriate occupational-health experience are encouraged to apply. Why This Opportunity Is Different Few Medical Director positions place you inside an environment quite like Stennis. This is a chance to use your medical expertise in support of the people behind some of the nation's most sophisticated work in spaceflight, rocket propulsion, engineering, science, technology, defense, and research - while maintaining the flexibility of a part-time physician-leadership role. About Heart-Centered Health Heart-Centered Health provides clinical workforce solutions and professional healthcare services supporting government, institutional, and community-based programs. We work closely with our clinicians and manage the administrative, credentialing, and contract-support responsibilities surrounding their work so they can focus on providing excellent professional services. Expedited Application Timeline Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM Central Time. Because of the expedited selection timeline, qualified applicants may be contacted immediately and should be available for a brief phone conversation August 26 or August 27. To apply, please submit your CV or resume through Indeed.
