Physician - Occupational Medicine jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC is currently recruiting for a full-time Physician to join our team in at our Colorado Springs clinic! Colorado Springs is considered one of the most desirable places to live and ideally situates for true work-life balance in the spectacular Pikes Peak Region! If you are ready to join a growing healthcare provider in Colorado in a great place to live, this may be the opportunity for you!

Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC is a specialized medical provider treating work-related injuries and providing occupational health services to employees of our business clients. We have seven (7), soon to be eight (8) welcoming, comfortable walk-in clinics from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs with medical providers who are ready to treat employees with an on-the-job injury or illness. This is a full-time position that will be scheduled to work 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. A 4-day or 5-day work week is available for discussion. Starting base pay range is $198,000 - $220,000/year, DOE plus a generous incentive plan. *NEW physician grads welcome to apply!* Relocation assistance is available for out of state candidates. This is a direct hire opportunity. External recruiters need not inquire.

Essential Job Duties & Tasks

• Provides healthcare to patients according to the established principles of clinical practice and the current organizational plan or need.
• Provides professional supervision of any Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at the Physician’s clinic location. Provides performance feedback and acts as a positive resource for all APP’s.

Physicians are expected to:

• Review each patient’s medical history.
• Perform history and physical exams on each client requiring a physician exam
• Review abnormal findings and make recommendations regarding the same.
• Act as a resource for patient questions and concerns.
• Act as a medical consultant/advisor regarding the medical status of the clients presenting for physical examinations for the staff.
• Provide work restrictions for those clients examined for return to work.
• Provide medical evaluations for initial injury evaluations for employees as requested.
• Complete the initial report of injury for all employees seen.
• Identify causality for all injuries treated.
• Contact employers as necessary.
• Coordinate evaluations for temporary and permanent disability.
• Respond to written requests from insurance providers and employers in a timely fashion – Rule 6 letters should be returned same day whenever possible.
• Cosign charts under Divison of Workers’ Compensation rules for Advanced Practice Providers in the clinic.
• Review and respond in writing to surveillance video.
• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with the medical treatment guidelines from the State of Colorado Workers’ Compensation Division.
• Perform DOT physical exams to FMCSA and Workwell standards.
• Maintain Level II accreditation by the State of Colorado Workers’ Compensation Division.
• Represent Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC, in your service area, to local medical societies, hospitals, professional organizations, groups and agencies, meeting with local employers, serving as a liaison between Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC and these organizations as well as participating in community activities as necessary to promote the strategic plan of Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC.
• Problem solve as necessary with local employers as needed to obtain optimum patient outcomes and ensure excellence in communication. If unable to reach a resolution or an issue requires corporate assistance will escalate the issue to Clinic Manger / Chief Medical Officer.
• Provide appropriate medical care, treatment, referral and follow-up to personal injury patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours

Clinic hours are 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Hours are dependent on business needs. Work hours beyond clinic hours may be required to complete daily tasks and documentation.
Required Experience:

Education, Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of an ABMS/AOA recognized residency OR hold an ABMS/AOA or RCPS of Canada recognized board certification in internal medicine, family medicine, occupational medicine, physiatry, or emergency medicine, or have 3 to 5 years of recent experience practicing occupational medicine, OR be actively enrolled in a training program that leads to certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine.
• Unrestricted Colorado Medical Licensure with no active stipulations
• Level II accreditation by the State of Colorado Workers’ Compensation Division or able to obtain as soon as possible via self-study or the Level I and Level II courses
• Active full DEA license
• Maintain/obtain FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification within 90 days of hire
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Customer service oriented, Strong organizational skills and ability to develop relationships with staff, patients and clients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

From: Workwell Occupational Medicine, LLC

Benefits:

Starting pay range is $198,000 - $220,000/year plus a generous incentive plan.In addition to our excellent work environment, extremely desirable work-life balance and welcoming professional culture, Workwell offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) employer-sponsored insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off program, Holiday Pay, Continuing Medical Education (CME) time off and reimbursement, and 401(k) after 6 months of employment