Clinical Staff Physician (MD/DO)

Description

About Agile Occupational Medicine

Agile drives patient outcomes through a core focus on quality care for injured workers. The Agile approach is an aggressive care management philosophy where we focus on the speed of care - from the time it takes to get through a clinic visit to every aspect of follow-up care - our goal is to make sure patients get the care they need in a timely manner. We treat patients with respect while working with case managers and claims teams to assure every aspect of the workers' compensation process goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Our team members commit to continual process improvement and have the mindset that every employee has a responsibility to identify opportunities to improve our processes to achieve the best patient experience and outcomes.

Agile is an equal opportunity employer. We foster an inclusive work environment and strive to provide opportunities for people dedicated to quality work performance regardless of race, gender or sexual orientation. As a veteran owned / managed organization we appreciate and support disabled veterans.

About the Position

Our Clinical Staff Physicians work within a team of providers and support staff to deliver excellent patient care. This position is 100% focused on providing direct patient care and assuring that patients have the proper diagnosis and treatment plan to achieve their best outcome. In this role, you will also be a contributor to the process optimization of patient care, identifying any opportunities for improvement and sharing ideas with the appropriate teams.

You will be assigned shifts during regular office hours, and expected to manage all aspects of patient care including required documentation in our EMR system. For a typical workers' comp injury, our physicians serve as the Primary Treating Physician (PTP) for all follow-up care, which includes coordinating and following up on specialty consults and PT treatment. Where a PA or NP is involved in the care, you will also comply with supervising physician requirements.

Requirements

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 

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 

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Qualifications

Education/Credentials 

Graduate of an accredited medical program with a M.D. or D.O. with an unrestricted medical license in the state where employed 

Board certified or eligible by ABPM, ABFM, AOA, or medical board in the state where employed and in accordance with