Injury Care Contract Physician - Fully Remote in the US Job Listing at WorkCare in United States of America (Job ID 266343)

Description

Scope:

Contract Physician utilizes evidence-based medical guidelines employs best practices that require early intervention and setting of realistic expectations for recovery and return to work. Conducts telephonic consultations with WorkCare Customers' employees, conducts screening evaluations of workplace injuries and provides an assessment and guidance to them, and conducts peer-to-peer conversations with external clinicians help relay clinical information in form of a hand off and communicate other medical concerns, red flags in the case, or work-relatedness concerns. Must be actively licensed as M.D or D.O. in good standing with state medical board.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position.

Shifts available: 9:00pm- 12:00am PST and 12:00pm- 6:00am PST. 

Deliverables

• Performing injury management consultations, peer-to-peer communication, initial injury intake, and other client services. 
• 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 recommendations of clinic type and timing.
• Provide timely peer-to-peer calls: Provider to Provider contact to discuss injured employee and/or injured employee return to work.
• Document all patient transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures in appropriate electronic format as required.
• Use appropriate systems per policies and procedures to provide service during scheduled shift.
• Communicate and work with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high-quality medical triage and client service.
• Assist Clinical Lead in identifying, analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Comply with applicable regulations and with corporate policies and procedures.
• Comply with quality assurance for all medical issues and assist in the solution of any medical problems.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.  

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.