Physician - Occupational Medicine

Physician

We are seeking a highly skilled Physician to join our team and provide exceptional patient care in an occupational health setting. As a key member of the center leadership team, the Physician will focus on delivering efficient, high-quality healthcare while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This role involves direct patient care, leadership responsibilities, and a commitment to ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 100% direct patient care, acting as the Primary Treating Physician (PTP) for injuries, and collaborating with therapists and specialists for optimal outcomes.
• Leading by example in clinical care, creating an exceptional patient experience and minimizing visit times.
• Supervising clinicians and support staff, ensuring compliance with state-specific requirements for physician assistants (PA) and nurse practitioners (NP).
• Fostering a professional and collaborative working environment that promotes teamwork, quality, and patient safety.
• Utilizing clinical systems for efficient documentation, accurate coding, charge capture, and timely follow-through on patient care orders.
• Ensuring compliance with state practice acts, rules, and workers' compensation regulations.
• Communicating with employers on new injuries and significant clinical updates.
• Actively participating in team meetings with the Center Manager and therapists to improve case management and patient outcomes.
• Maintaining relationships with clients and payers, responding to inquiries within 24 hours.
• Overseeing staffing levels, workflows, and patient satisfaction metrics in collaboration with leadership.
• Supporting the professional growth of staff clinicians and fostering a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring financial metrics and providing input for the center budget.

Requirements include:

Education and credentials:

• Graduate of an accredited medical program (M.D. or D.O.) with an unrestricted medical license in the state of employment.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in ABPM, ABFM, AOA, or another state-approved medical board.
• Active DEA registration.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and AED; ACLS certification preferred.
• NRCME Certified (DOT Medical Examiner).

Experience:

• Experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, family medicine, internal medicine or emergency medicine settings.

Skills and competencies:

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key facts and propose quality solutions.
• Excellent customer service skills, demonstrating professionalism and tact.
• Knowledge of occupational medicine requirements, OSHA standards, and DOT regulations.
• Proficiency in reviewing clinical work and supervising staff to meet professional standards.
• Ability to foster a team-oriented environment and inspire high levels of productivity and morale.
• Skilled in diagnosing and treating human injuries using evidence-based approaches.
• Competent in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other basic computer applications.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with center achievement bonuses.
• Work-life balance: no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• CME allowance and paid time for continuing education.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans.
• Malpractice coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.