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Premise Health

Medical Director-Occupational Medicine

Premise Health, Blaine, WA, United States


We have an opening for a Medical Director to provide Occupational Health and clinical leadership with our onsite clinic in Cherry Point, WA  

 
 

Summary: 
  
 Provides direct medical care to client company employees. 
  

Essential Functions: 
   

  • Provides episodic, preventive, and acute health care to patients 
  • Provide occupational health services (i.e., post-offer physicals, occupational surveillance exams, medical monitoring, return to work exams and Worker’s Compensation medical
     guidance). 
  • Conducts histories and physical examinations and prescribes medications and/or medical treatments based on best practice standards 
  • Develops treatment plans in collaboration with patients; educates and advises on medical
     issues as needed 
  • Provides referrals both internally and externally to appropriate medical resource or specialty 
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of medical care and monitors progress of patients 
  • Identifies emergency situations and provides care within legal scope of practice and as defined by Premise Health privileging process 
  • Participates in the development of annual clinic goals and objectives 
  • Maintains medical records (In some health centers it may be using Electronic Medical Record software) 
  •  May formulate and administer health programs as needed
      Provides overall responsibility for the care of patients seen in the health care clinic in the absence of the Medical Leader 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:  

  • Graduate of an accredited medical school 
  • At least three years of post-residency clinical experience 
  • Experience in an occupational healthcare, primary care, urgent care or emergency room setting 
  • Licensed to practice medicine in the state within which the site is located 
  • Must be Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Primary Care or Emergency Medicine by the AOA or ABMS 
  • Must have current state and federal DEA certification 
  • Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for health care providers is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope
     of services 
  • Medical Review Officer (MRO) Certification may be required for some positions 
  • Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet and Word Processing software  
      
      
    Preferred Qualifications: 

 

  • Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
  • Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations