Physician - Center Medical Director

Concentra is the nation's largest provider of occupational medicine in the United States, operating in every state as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. Our goal is to provide quality service, resulting in superior outcomes for our patients and customers.

We are uniquely qualified to work in every stage of occupational healthcare from
pre-injury services to managing a difficult case through to successful resolution. We hire people who are the best in their field--people who share our passion! Initiative is encouraged and creativity is rewarded; therefore, our employees love what they do and it shows in the quality of service we deliver.

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer.

Center Medical Director & Physician

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Center Medical Director works in coordination with the center administrator and under the direction of the Regional Medical Director to accomplish the goals of Concentra Health Services - to deliver the highest quality, responsible occupational healthcare to business, industry, and employees in an efficient, affordable, accountable manner.

Medical



* Responsible for the quality of care in the center:

a) Implements policies and protocols as defined by the Regional Medical Director, Medical Advisory Committee and the Corporate Medical Director.

b) Monitors level of care in the center using both statistical information and chart review; may offer unsolicited medical judgment when appropriate.

c) Meets with staff physicians on a regular basis to discuss practice patterns as they relate to the Concentra Health Services philosophy.

d) Participates in and assists with in-service and continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by or associated with Concentra Health Services.

e) Meets with the Regional Medical Director on a regular basis to discuss quality of patient care issues and review of policies, procedures and records.



* Develop and supervise protocols:

a) Participates with the Regional Medical Director to develop and implement "best practice patterns" in the form of both medical protocols and process management protocols.

b) Develops, implements and monitors medical surveillance protocols for client companies.



* Supervise the medical staff:



a) Physicians / Midlevel Practitioners:

1) Conducts an orientation program for all new center physicians covering the Concentra Health Services philosophy, medical protocols, and process management protocols.

2) Meets with the center physicians on a regular basis to discuss their practice patterns in relation to the "best practice patterns".



b) Therapists:

1) Participates with the Therapy Director in the orientation of all new center therapists.

2) Facilitates the development of a team approach of medical care between the therapist and the physician.

3) Works with the area Therapy Director and/or individual therapists implement the "best practice patterns".



* Case Management:

a) Works with case managers to assure cases are being managed by the medical staff in an efficient and appropriate manner.



Operations



* Staffing:

a) Works with the Center Administrator to establish the needed staffing level for the medical staff.

b) Participates in the hiring process for physicians, midlevel practitioners and therapist before an offer for employment is extended.



* Budgeting:

a) Provides budgetary input sufficient to guarantee that medical responsibilities can be adequately met by operations.

b) Meets regularly with the Center Administrator to review the budgetary status.



* Center Operations:

a) Assists the Center Administrator in orientation programs for all new center personnel.

b) Provides continuing support to the Center Administrator in facilitating efficient center operations.



* Client Relations

a) Works with the medical staff to develop effective client relations.

b) Promotes, supports, and engages in projects and activities which will develop or improve occupational medicine services delivered to the client.

c) Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs to the client base.

d) Participates in new business development.



*Recruiting

a) Pursues and develops relationships with potential sources of candidates for physicians, midlevel practitioners and therapists.

b) Works with the Regional Medical Director and the recruiting department to fill positions both locally and nationally.







Additional Information

BC/BE in Occupational Medicine preferred. Two years experience in Occupational Medicine preferred.