Bruce Kaler
@brucekaler
Occupational medicine and urgent care physician who improves workplace safety through policy, leadership, and evidence-based care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a distinguished medical professional with an extensive background in Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care, holding an MD and a valid medical license. With over 40 years of clinical experience, I’ve focused on helping organizations prevent workplace injury while delivering direct, high-quality injury care.
In my physician roles, I’ve advised client companies on implementing comprehensive workplace safety and policies, including strategies for preventing workplace injury and managing care. I’ve also contributed to strategic planning by providing insights directly to the CEO of MultiCare Health System, and I bring strong analytical abilities to navigate complex healthcare challenges.
As a leader, I spearheaded occupational health, injury care, and urgent care initiatives while managing cross-functional teams to improve patient outcomes and increase operational efficiency. Earlier in my career, I helped establish the first network of urgent care clinics in Washington state, and I continue to extend my impact through writing on medical topics in occupational medicine and urgent care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Author/Freelance writer
Free-lance Author
Jul 2005 - Present (21 years)
Authored medical articles, books, and blogs focused on occupational medicine and urgent care education. Provided expert medical commentary for television and radio broadcasts.
Physician
MultiCare Health System
Dec 2012 - Jan 2024 (11 years 1 month)
Provided guidance in occupational medicine and urgent care, advising client companies on workplace safety and injury care policies. Served on the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee and advised the CEO of MultiCare Health System.
Managing Physician
U.S. HealthWorks
Feb 2005 - Nov 2012 (7 years 9 months)
Served as Medical Director at the Puyallup, Washington clinic, leading occupational health, injury care, and urgent care initiatives. Developed and implemented workplace safety policies and injury management strategies while leading clinical teams to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
President and Co-Founder
General Medical Clinics Inc. of Washington
Jan 1979 - Jan 1994 (15 years)
Established the first network of urgent care clinics in Washington state, pioneering an outpatient care model focused on accessible community healthcare and on-the-job injury care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Medical Internship and Residency, Family Medicine
1974 - 1977
Completed post-graduate internship and residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine
1970 - 1974
Earned a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Emory University
Accelerated Pre-med Undergraduate Program, Pre-Medicine
1967 - 1970
Completed an accelerated pre-med undergraduate program with liberal arts coursework focused on medical-school prerequisites.
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
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