Injury Care and Telemedicine Physician – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Provide support for WorkCare’s 24/7 Injury Care triage program.

• Conduct telephonic consultations with injured employees.

• Assess workplace injuries and offer guidance and evaluation.

• Ensure timely access to healthcare, facilitate employee return-to-work, and promote maximum functionality.

• Serve as a clinical resource by contacting receiving clinics or emergency departments.

• Execute peer-to-peer communications and handoffs.

• Deliver medical assessments and treatment plans for work-related injuries through secure video evaluations.

• Record clinic visits in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

• Complete workability assessments and state-specific workers’ compensation documentation.

• Conduct injury management consultations, initial injury intake, peer-to-peer communication, and client services.

• Direct employees to the appropriate level of care and provide first-aid or self-care recommendations.

• Log patient transactions in necessary electronic systems.

• Collaborate with medical personnel to ensure high-quality medical triage and client service.

• Assist the Clinical Lead in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work-related issues.

• Review clinical methods and procedures and recommend enhancements.

• Adhere to ethical, legal, professional, regulatory, quality assurance, and corporate standards.

• Engage in interdepartmental meetings, training, professional development, and professional affiliations.

• Arrange for alternate physician coverage when unable to fulfill a scheduled shift.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from a U.S. accredited institution.

• Active medical license as M.D. or D.O. in good standing with a state medical board.

• Prior clinical experience in an emergency department, urgent care, or occupational medicine is mandatory.

• Experience with Workers' Compensation is highly desirable.

• Board certification is preferred.

• Strong clinical knowledge with a willingness to receive training in Occupational Health.

• Experience in telephonic, telemedicine, or virtual care is preferred.

• Current license in good standing to practice medicine in California or the physician’s home state.

• Active controlled substances registration certificate from the DEA.

• This is an independent contractor position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive on-call rate of $16.90.

• Opportunities for professional development activities.

• Involvement in professional affiliations.

• Support for the 24/7 Injury Care triage program.