Principal Medical Expert

Date: Aug 21, 2026

Location:

Reno, NV, US, 89521-3103

Req ID: 37659

Work Mode: Virtual (Exception only)

It takes great medical minds to create powerful solutions that solve some of healthcare’s most complex challenges. Join us and put your expertise to work in ways you never imagined possible. We know you’ve honed your career in a fast-moving medical environment. While Gainwell operates with a sense of urgency, you’ll have the opportunity to work more flexible hours. And working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work-life balance, continuous learning, and career development.

Summary

Your role in our mission

Essential Job Functions

Provides medical expertise in occupational medicine areas for two or more divisions or groups; ensures that diagnosis and related procedures follow protocol and are accurate.
Recognizes, evaluates, interprets, recommends and implements policies and procedures for occupational medicine such as medical surveillance and certification, emergency response, workers' compensation, health promotion, employee deadlines, assignments, and objectives. Prepares periodic reports regarding unit activities and goal attainment progress.
Reviews and incorporates health and medical surveillance standards as defined and recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other governmental and legal agencies; ensures that company safety standards adhere to established guidelines.
Provides input and medical expertise to two or more division-wide multi-disciplinary programs. Recommends new or alternative approaches.
Participates in health and environmental issues at the division level and communicates on an ongoing basis with senior management to insure program effectiveness. Recommends changes to meet medical needs.
Maintains and controls a financial budget related to occupational medicine activities. Recommends new equipment, training, instruments, etc., to meet medical needs.
Selects and hires employees. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.
Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval. Monitors spending for adherence to budget, recommends variances as necessary.

Basic Qualifications

Medical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Medical degree in a related field preferred
Twelve or more years of medical experience
Experience working with various occupational medicine areas
Experience working with compliance related policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws
Experience working with occupational medicine practices and procedures
Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software
Experience working with budgets
Board certification preferred

Other Qualifications

Good communication skills
Good interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Good organization skills to balance and prioritize work
Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
Ability to keep sensitive and confidential material private
Ability to lead in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks and switch between tasks quickly
Willingness to travel

Work Environment

Office environment

Applications for this posting will be accepted until August 28, 2026.

The pay range for this position is $113,700.00 - $162,400.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Gainwell Technologies defines “wages” and “wage rates” to include “all forms of pay, including, but not limited to, salary, overtime pay, bonuses, stock, stock options, profit sharing and bonus plans, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, cleaning or gasoline allowances, hotel accommodations, reimbursement for travel expenses, and benefits.