Preventive Medicine Physician

Preventive Medicine Physician at MBI Industrial Medicine summary :

The Preventive Medicine Physician provides occupational healthcare services focused on acute workplace injuries, conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments within outpatient clinics. Responsibilities include supervising advanced practice providers, managing injury-related medical treatments, performing fit-for-duty exams, and engaging in workers' compensation legal processes. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, efficient care with minimal administrative duties, supporting employee health and workplace safety in multiple clinic locations.

Medicine for Business and Industry (MBI) operates outpatient clinics specializing in acute injury care within an Occupational Medicine setting. Our services focus on treating occupational injuries. No chronic pain management! Our fully integrated EMR system enables providers to deliver high-quality patient care with minimal administrative responsibilities.

MBI currently has 31 locations in Arizona, Colorado, California, and Nevada. Significant career growth opportunities are available for qualified candidates. Successful candidates come from various medical backgrounds including Urgent Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.

Sign-On Bonus of $10,000 + Relocation Assistance Offered!

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM

Compensation : Hourly rates range from $113.00 to $130.00, dependent on experience

Summary :

Working in coordination with the other members of the Center Leadership Team and under Direction of the State Medical Director, the Center Medical Director shall deliver the highest quality healthcare in an efficient, affordable, and caring manner. The Center Medical Director drives daily center execution following the industrial athlete model and is responsible for the assigned clinic s daily medical functions including supervision of Advanced Practice Providers. This is a full-time clinical position with little administrative responsibility.

Job Functions :

• Provides healthcare to patients both in clinic and via tele-medicine according to the established principles of clinical practice and the current organizational plan or need.
• Provides supervision of any Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at the Physician s clinic location, including medical record review / oversight, direct supervision of clinical practice, and performance feedback reviews.
• Perform complete history and physical exams including all body systems, vision, hearing, and / or electrocardiograms for the purpose of determining capacity to safely perform specified job functions.
• Provide medical opinion regarding job accommodations if needed to safely perform specified job functions.
• Participate in the legal process of workers compensation, including SAMM s calls, depositions, and testifying in hearings when requested.
• Review and interpret radiographs of the chest to determine the presence of a pre-existing pulmonary condition prior to beginning work.
• Perform Fit for Duty evaluations
• Evaluate and manage the following conditions :

Common occupational musculoskeletal injuries of the neck, back, and upper and lower extremities.

Work-related injuries to the head with or without loss of consciousness, assuming the individual is currently conscious and alert.

Work-related injuries to the chest or abdomen, with the possibility of hernias.

Work-related lacerations of the face, scalp, and extremities.

Work-related eye injuries, including foreign bodies to the eye, non-penetrating eye injuries, and chemical exposures.

Work-related rashes and other occupational skin conditions.

Occupational asthma and other work-related respiratory symptoms.

Treatment of non-displaced uncomplicated fractures, including interpreting radiographs, splinting, and orthopedic referral when appropriate.

Evaluation and management to include :

Perform complete and accurate history and physical, including detailed documentation of current work-related complaint, mechanism of injury, activity, and occupational limitations, leading to accurate diagnosis and medically appropriate management of the patient.

Being aware of OSHA recordability and rendering medically appropriate care, while being aware and sensitive to treatment which makes an injury recordable to the employer.

Knowledge of "first aid" treatments, and using them when medically appropriate, including appropriate over-the-counter medications, application of heat or cold, bandages, basic wound care, referral for home exercise training.

Prescription of appropriate medications and therapy.

Ordering and interpretation of appropriate radiographs.

Referral for specialized testing such as MRI, EMG as necessary and appropriate.

Referral for specialty care as appropriate.

Identification of appropriate limitations to activity at home and work.

Rendering an opinion regarding causality and work relatedness.

Communication with employers at the completion of the first visit to review the treatment plan and work capacity of the patient, and at times through the case as requested from the employer or when deemed necessary by the treating provider.

Leadership / People Development :

Leader of the Medical Center, alongside the Center Administrator. Provides Center s clinical and quality oversight. Identifies clinical improvement opportunities and works with clinical leadership to improve.

Leverages clinical guidance for resolving provider quality issues.

Attends and co-leads weekly Clinic Leadership Team CLT meetings, 15 minutes once weekly.

Work Environment

Sustainable schedule allowing time to perform detailed patient assessments, communicate with the employer, and communicate with your treatment team.

Collaborative relationship among all disciplines including medical, physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, and counseling.

On site Xray, procedure room, and slit lamp available

In house physiatrist available for referral

Developed specialist referral network

Dedicated center administrator to assist with operational tasks

Training platform to develop occupational medicine skill set

Requirements :

MD / DO

Occupational Medicine experience preferred, but we are willing to train otherwise qualified candidates with experience in UC, FP, IM, ER, Sports Medicine, or Ortho

CO DOWC Level I & II accreditation preferred, required within 6 months of hire (certification expenses covered by MBI)

FMCSA certification for DOT exams, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Current state licensure in good standing (or in process)

Current DEA licensure

Current BLS or ACLS certificate

Skills in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives in a rapidly changing business environment.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Proficiency in computer use and Electronic Medical Records systems.

Customer service oriented; strong organizational skills and ability to develop relationships with staff, patients, and clients.

Must maintain confidentiality.

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits :

At MBI, our commitment to providing accessible and convenient care to individuals injured at work is a team effort. Every employee and role are essential and valued. Rewarding the dedication and commitment of our employees extends beyond a paycheck. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer to full-time Providers :

Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays

Medical Malpractice Coverage

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance with Time Off

Colleague Referral Bonus Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords :

occupational medicine, preventive medicine physician, work-related injury care, acute injury treatment, fit for duty evaluations, workers compensation, tele-medicine, supervision of medical staff, electronic medical records, employee health