Staff Physician - Full-time

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.

Kansas City is a metropolis of 1.8 million straddling the Kansas-Missouri state line. It is a vibrant and diverse city that retains something of a small-town atmosphere with tree-lined boulevards, more working fountains than any city but Rome and a large number of parks spread over gently rolling hills. Kansas City is famous for its steaks barbecue, and jazz, and maintains a healthy mix of art, agriculture, sports and technology.

JOB SUMMARY: Subject to the medical protocols established by Association and the Chief Medical Officer of Concentra and in cooperation with other physicians assigned to a clinic or "Center", Physician shall provide primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the occupational health program.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Performs medical assessment of Center patients.
* Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for center patients.
* Maintains clinical core competency.
* Works with Center Medical Director to ensure operations are consistent with medical policy and professional standards in occupational medicine and standards of Association and Concentra.
* Cooperates and participates in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of occupational health care.
* Participates in and assists with in-service and continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by or associated with Association or Concentra.
* Recommends potential means of growth and development for new and/or existing services within the Center; reviews statistical reports relative to Center operations.
* Meets with Concentra's Medical Director their designee, on a regular basis to discuss quality of patient care and review policies, procedures and records.
* Submits periodic reports on activities of the Center to Concentra and Association as requested.
* Assists in scheduling and providing medical coverage for Centers owned, operated or managed by Association or Concentra.
* Provides budgetary input sufficient to guarantee that medical responsibilities can be adequately met by the center.
* Promotes, supports and engages in projects and activities which will develop or improve occupational medicine services delivered at the Center.
* Participates in and assists with routine and episodic quality assurance processes.
* Assures compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.
* Participates in development and presentation of education programs for staff.
* Represents Association and Concentra as reasonably required at internal and external meetings.
* Meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs, and conducts work place walk-throughs and other on-site assessments.
* Regularly calls client representatives upon seeing employee patients for initial injuries and change of duty status.
* Participates in the "call" program of Concentra and Association to facilitate after hours and weekend case care.
* In the absence of the Center Medical Director, provides guidance to other medical staff (e.g. physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical assistants) to ensure Concentra's mission is achieved.
Board Certified in a Primary Care Specialty.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
' Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction.
' Graduate of accredited MD program.

JOB RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
' 0 ' 2 years clinical experience in a primary care specialty and/or occupational medicine clinic.

JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
' Clinic environment
' Constant walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting