Job Title: Medical Doctor (MD)/ OWCP Location: Kenner, LA Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time/Contract
Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled medical doctor to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care, manage medical treatments, and work collaboratively with other medical professionals to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. We are also seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented medical doctor with expertise in workers' compensation to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to injured federal employees, ensuring compliance with the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) guidelines. You will play a crucial role in diagnosing work-related injuries, developing treatment plans, and supporting employees through their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform patient assessments, diagnostic tests, and examinations to determine appropriate treatment plans.
Prescribe and administer medication or treatments as needed.
Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans accordingly.
Educate patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
Maintain accurate and thorough medical records in accordance with regulations.
Participate in ongoing professional development and stay updated on medical advancements.
Assess work-related injuries or illnesses, develop treatment plans, and provide necessary medical care.
Maintain detailed records of the injury or illness, including medical reports, to support workers' compensation claims.
Collaborate with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) to ensure compliance with federal guidelines and proper claim processing.
Assist in the recovery process through physical therapy, counseling, or other necessary interventions.
Evaluate when employees are fit to return to work and recommend accommodations if needed.
Perform comprehensive evaluations of work-related injuries and illnesses.
Develop and implement effective treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Prepare thorough medical documentation, including diagnostic findings, treatment plans, and progress notes, to support workers' compensation claims.
Collaborate with claims examiners, employers, and rehabilitation teams to ensure seamless coordination of care.
Conduct return-to-work evaluations and recommend workplace accommodations when necessary.
Stay up-to-date with OWCP guidelines, policies, and protocols to ensure compliance.
Qualifications:
Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
Valid medical license to practice.
Experience or knowledge in workers' compensation or occupational health is preferred.
Strong diagnostic, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to patient care and adherence to federal regulations.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive 401k plan.
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
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A Certified or Registered Medical Assistant provides patient care under the direction of a medical provider.Responsibilities:
Responsible for rooming patients, taking vital signs, and facilitating the work flow of the physician schedule.Utilizes the EHR to retrieve patient's medical records, x-ray films, scans, lab work, etc. in preparation for the patient's office visit.Performs computer data entry to maintain and update the patient's electronic medical record.Performs general clerical duties in support of patient care includinganswering phones,relaying messages,placing follow-up calls to patients,copying, and faxing.Handle all administrative duties in a timely mannerPerform routine clinical tasks to support medical staffCommunicate with insurance companies for proper billing proceduresMinimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.Completion of a Medical Assistant training program required.Registered MA or Nationally certified MA certifications required.Two- four years prior medical assistant experience or healthcare experience preferred.Phlebotomy skills are a plus.Bilingual skills (Spanish) are a plus.Computer skills and typing required. Previous experience utilizing an electronic medical record experience strongly preferred.Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.Calm, professional attitude in stressful situations and interactions. High level of ethics in maintaining patient confidentiality.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Stands, walks, and sits repeatedly throughout the day. Carries relatively light materials.Handles multiple tasks simultaneously. Deals with and/or resolves stressful situations.Good listening skills, alert, analytical ability, problem solving ability with use of creative skills, good memory and concentration, good judgment, initiative and patience.Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff in verbal and written form.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Patient Relations
1. Achieves customer/patient satisfaction by greeting and provocatively attending to patient needs.
2. Responds to patient requests in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Assists in making patient appointments, obtaining all necessary patients demographics, insurance and referral information.
4. Maintains confidentiality of patient’s information at work and off duty.
5. Responsible for assisting with nursing desk phones and voicemail and relaying messages in a timely manner to appropriate health care personnel.
Clerical
1. Maintains patient charts as outlined by each practitioner.
2. Orders and retrieves patient’s medical records, x-ray films, scans, lab work, etc. in preparation for the patient’s office visit. Makes appropriate copies as necessary.
3. Responsible for faxing necessary patient visit documentation to appropriate medical offices in a timely and efficient manner.
4. Supports nursing and physicians staff in copying, typing and faxing.
5. Schedules out of clinic tests and procedures per doctor’s orders using appropriate facilities for optimum health care benefits for patients.
6. Posts patients results on charts and forwards to appropriate doctor for review and signature.
Documentation.
1. Documents prior authorization utilizing established format, logs authorization in patient’s chart, and forwards to appropriate departments.
2. Assists in maintaining outpatient procedure log and checks for outstanding results on a daily basis.
3. Accurately and appropriately documents observations, actions and patient outcomes in compliance with medical/legal confidentially guidelines.
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