Urgent Care Physician Needed in Lakewood, CA

Job Description

Position Summary
\n The Staff Physician works with the Center Leadership Team at assigned Center, and under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer directs the Center's medical policies and programs ensuring the delivery of affordable, efficient, responsible, and accountable occupational healthcare of the highest quality to business, industry and patients in accordance with Agile’s policies, practices and procedures.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Compensation: Starting compensation range is $250,000.00-$300,000.00 annually. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
 
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  Spends 100% of time in a center providing direct patient care, leading by example, enhancing processes and procedures to minimize visit times, and creating an exceptional patient experience

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  Ensures day-to-day execution as the Primary Treating Physician (PTP) for all injuries collaborating with therapists and specialists to drive optimal clinical outcomes and expedite case closure

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  Manages clinicians and support staff and complies with all supervisory physician requirements for PA/NPs

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  Creates a professional and collaborative working environment with full colleague participation that promotes teamwork, quality, exceptional outcomes, and patient safety

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  Works with medical leadership to identify and implement changes to ensure continuous clinical improvement and efficiency

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  Masters use of clinical systems to ensure efficiency, excellent supportive documentation, appropriate and optimal coding levels, charge capture, and follow through on all patient care orders

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  Ensures compliance with individual State Practice Act/Rules and Regulations/WC Regulations

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  Calls and communicates to employers on all new injuries and other significant clinical changes

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  Actively participates in team meetings with Center Manager and Center Therapist to improve quality, patient safety, case management, and ensures the ongoing development and growth of the center's business

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  Maintains and cultivates relationships with center clients and payers while responding to requests within 24 hours

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  Works with medical and clinical leadership to manage clinical and support staffing levels and proficiencies that will optimize patient satisfaction, workflows, and efficiencies

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  Develops and supports colleague success through all aspects of the talent life cycle for staff clinicians and support staff within the center

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  Fosters an environment of collaboration, professionalism, patient/colleague safety, quality care, continuous improvement and reward and recognition

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  Promotes center initiatives and workflows that are consistent with those in other centers

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  Possesses financial awareness and provides input to center budget and key business metrics

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  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Requirements
\n Education/Credentials

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  Graduate of an accredited medical program with an M.D. or D.O. degree and an unrestricted California medical license (or license in progress)

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  Must meet all licensure requirements for the applicable state of practice

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  Board certified or board eligible through ABPM, ABFM, AOA, or the applicable state medical board, in accordance with state laws and scope of practice

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  Active DEA registration required

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  Current BLS and AED certification required; ACLS certification preferred

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  NRCME (DOT Medical Examiner) certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

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Job-Related Skills/Competencies

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  Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

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  Outstanding customer service skills with tact and professionalism

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  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information (HIPAA/PHI) in compliance with federal, state, and company policies

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  Knowledge of occupational medicine requirements and clinical operations, including OSHA and DOT standards

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  Solid foundation in medicine, biology, chemistry, systems evaluation, and human behavior

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  Customer and personal service knowledge including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction

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  Critical thinking, judgment, and effective communication skills

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  Skilled in diagnosing and treating human injuries, with understanding of professional practice standards

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  Leadership, supervision, and staff development abilities

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  Promotes a cooperative, team-oriented environment and fosters high morale

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  Patient-focused with a professional, approachable demeanor

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  Commitment to Agile’s core practices, policies, and procedures

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  Willingness to learn and continuously improve, to be audited, observed, and reviewed; is positively responsive to feedback

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  Basic computer skills; experience with electronic medical records preferred

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  Ability to coach, instruct, and mentor team members

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Benefits

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  Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

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  401(k) plan with employer match

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  Annual CME stipend with dedicated paid CME time off 

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  Employer-paid medical malpractice insurance

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  Paid time off and company-paid holidays

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  Excellent work-life balance - no required nights, weekends, or holidays

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  Collaborative, fast-paced and dynamic work environment

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  Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care and clinic performance

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\n Why You Should Join Our Team
\n Agile Occupational Medicine is a leading occupational medicine group with a network of 41 centers dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to businesses and their employees across California and Yuma, Arizona. We specialize in ensuring the health and well-being of workers through a range of medical services, including injury care (workers’ compensation), physical examinations (employer services), and commercial (urgent care).

\n We are a rapidly growing company with a fun and collaborative work environment. We are passionate about disrupting the world of occupational medicine, and we are committed to providing our customers and patients with the best possible experience. We offer our employees competitive salaries, commission, and benefits, and we give them the opportunity to make a real impact on the business.

\n Agile Occupational Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Agile does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided upon qualifications, merit, and business need