Physician

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB This physician will focus on prevention and wellness, as well as evaluating, treating, and educating patients in a clinic setting. Under the supervision of a physician medical director, performs professional medical work in the history taking, examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to statutory limitations. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing, referral to specialists as needed, writes prescriptions, and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment. As a QM physician, they may assume the role of Oversight Physician to support APPs in the QM system. This will be determined by need, geography and physician utilization. (See oversight JD for further definition of roles and responsibility) As a QuadMed representative, in partnership with the Client (employer sponsor), the physician may present and speak to client as a QM leader at the clinical level. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides comprehensive patient care through interviewing, examining and treating employees and their dependents in order to meet their health and wellness needs. Prescribes appropriate medical treatment and medications for patients and orders studies, tests and ancillary care services as required Records history and physical findings, and formulates plans and prognosis, based on patient's condition, with documentation in the electronic medical record Provides occupational medical care to patients depending on the needs of the client. Provides medical treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries, conducts injury causation analysis, and provides other occupational health related medical services as needed. Provides onsite services and consultation to employers as needed. Communicates with employer(s) on return-to-work status. Functions as a liaison between employer's management and safety team, and the onsite primary care medical provider. Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent. Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, wellness, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development, and pathophysiology of disease processes, specific to age groups served. Follows all established rules and guidelines of evidence-based care and best clinical practice Regularly reviews chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medical attention Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral. Refers to appropriate specialists both inside and outside the health center in a medically appropriate and efficient manner Practices in a collaborative fashion consistent with the concept of a patient centered medical home, Consulting and partnering with the other team members as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues Refers patients to and utilizes unique internal associate benefits and resources to maximize health outcomes Demonstrates exceptional and effective collaborative partnership and communication style with both patients and staff Actively engages in leadership and compliance Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the health center requirements for QuadMed. Advocates for clinical quality improvement in the HWC Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients, QuadMed, and clients. Maintains privacy and confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations Effectively communicates with patients through technology to include email, video, telephonic, and text while complying with QuadMed policy and practices Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations and establish a leadership role in an emergency Demonstrates professional conduct within the health center and acts as a role model and professional leader for all health center employees. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: MD. or D.O degree from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy and completion appropriate residency Active Board certification or eligibility required. Experience: Preferred three years occupational health or ambulatory primary care practice experience; if less than 3 years agrees to mentoring, and coaching, from another provider if assigned Working with pediatric patients may be preferred based on the HWC demographic Effective verbal and written communication skills including proficiency in electronic communication Experience with an EMR preferred Bilingual English-Spanish preferred depending on HWC demographics Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Active and unrestricted applicable licensure, with current DEA registration Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion PHYSICAL DEMANDS Manual Dexterity: Work requires accuracy and moderate speed Physical Effort: Work requires considerable variety of steady active physical exertion with some and/or continuous standing or walking Working Conditions: May include exposure to conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment Hazards: Exposure to hazards that may result in short-term work-related absences. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and hazardous materials