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Job Title: Physician
Specialty: Occupational Medicine
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
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:
- Provide 100% direct patient care, acting as the Primary Treating Physician (PTP) for injuries, and collaborating with therapists and specialists for optimal outcomes.
- Lead by example in clinical care, creating an exceptional patient experience and minimizing visit times.
- Supervise clinicians and support staff, ensuring compliance with state-specific requirements for physician assistants (PA) and nurse practitioners (NP).
- Foster a professional and collaborative working environment that promotes teamwork, quality, and patient safety.
- Utilize clinical systems for efficient documentation, accurate coding, charge capture, and timely follow-through on patient care orders.
- Ensure compliance with state practice acts, rules, and workers’ compensation regulations.
- Communicate with employers on new injuries and significant clinical updates.
- Actively participate in team meetings with the Center Manager and therapists to improve case management and patient outcomes.
- Maintain relationships with clients and payers, responding to inquiries within 24 hours.
- Oversee staffing levels, workflows, and patient satisfaction metrics in collaboration with leadership.
- Support the professional growth of staff clinicians and foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor financial metrics and provide input for the center budget.
Requirements
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:
- 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.