[Hiring] Injury Care and Telemedicine Physician @WORKCARE INC

Role Description

As part of the WorkCare Injury Care and Telemedicine team, contract physicians help support WorkCare’s 24/7 Injury Care triage program. The primary responsibility of this position is to facilitate appropriate and timely health care with the focus on employee return-to-work and return to maximum functionality. The Triage physician role is accomplished by conducting telephonic consultations with the injured worker.

• Conduct screening evaluations of workplace injuries.
• Provide assessment and guidance to the injured worker.
• Assist clients by contacting the receiving clinic or emergency department.
• Relay clinical information through peer-to-peer conversations.
• Document clinic visits in the EMR and complete necessary workers’ compensation forms.
• Utilize evidence-based medical guidelines and best practices.
• Perform injury management consultations and peer-to-peer communication.
• Participate in required interdepartmental meetings and training.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from a U.S. accredited institution.
• Actively licensed as M.D or D.O. in good standing with state medical board.
• Clinical experience with prior emergency department or urgent care or occupational medicine required.
• Experience with Workers’ Compensation is highly preferred.
• Board certification preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge with the ability to be trained in Occupational Health.
• Telephonic, telemedicine or virtual care experience preferred.
• Current license (in good standing) to practice medicine in the State of California or home state.
• Current and Active controlled substances registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Requirements

• Triage employees to appropriate level of care based on symptoms, history, photos, and clinical judgement.
• Provide first aid suggestions, if able to keep at self-care.
• If clinic visit is recommended, provide appropriate clinical setting recommendations.
• Provide timely peer-to-peer calls.
• Document all patient transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Use appropriate systems per policies and procedures to provide service during scheduled shift.
• Assure that an alternate physician is available to cover if unable to fulfill a scheduled shift, unless an emergency.
• Communicate and work with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for high-quality medical triage and client service.
• Assist Clinical Lead in identifying, analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggest improvements.
• Comply with ethical, legal & professional issues.
• Comply with applicable regulations and corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with quality assurance for all medical issues and assist in the solution of any medical problems.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities within scope of practice as required or identified by supervisor.

Benefits

• Independent contractor position.
• Anticipated starting contract rate is $125 per hour + $16.90 on-call rate.
• Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process and may vary based on qualifications, experience, certifications, class formats, availability, and other relevant factors.