Physician (Orthopedic or PM&R) - Salinas, CA | Boomerang Healthcare

Physician (Orthopedic or PM&R) – Salinas, CA Job Type: Part Time Employer Name: Boomerang Healthcare, Integrated Pain Management Boomerang Healthcare, Integrated Pain Management is seeking a personable and relationship-focused Physician (Orthopedic or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) to serve as a primary treating physician for injured workers as well as commercial and Medicare patients in Salinas, California. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care within a multidisciplinary organization. The physician must be comfortable communicating with payor representatives for utilization review and authorization requests while fostering a positive, patient-centered care environment. What You Will Do: Provide comprehensive chronic pain care for patients Manage medications, including weaning when appropriate and aligned with current standards of care Evaluate patients with a multidisciplinary team to determine appropriate care pathways or referrals Analyze reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose conditions and recommend treatment options Discuss potential side effects of medications and treatments and maintain accurate allergy records Advise patients on lifestyle and dietary modifications to support improved health outcomes Adhere to departmental policies, quality improvement initiatives, safety, and infection control standards Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws Document complete, timely, and legible medical records Requirements & Qualifications Current DEA and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing Experience with the California Workers’ Compensation system preferred Functional restoration and rehabilitation experience preferred Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments, and health regimens Experience collaborating with specialists to address patient conditions Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal pathology and treatment Ability to relate empathetically to patients with chronic pain Understanding of the clinical differences between chronic and acute pain Production-based incentive compensation All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr