Physician Occupational Medicine - Competitive Salary

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Occupational Medical Physician - Bakersfield, CA Full-timeSalary $250,000-$300,000/yrDescription:The Clinical Staff Physician works with the Center Leadership Team at assigned Center, and under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer directs the Center's medical policies and programs ensuring the delivery of affordable, efficient, responsible, and accountable occupational healthcare of the highest quality to business, industry and patients in accordance with Agile’s policies, practices and procedures. Five to eight years of experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting Requirements: - Graduate of an accredited medical program with a M.D. or D.O. with an unrestricted medical license in the state where employed - Board certified or eligible by ABPM, ABFM, AOA, or medical board in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice - Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction - BLS and AED Certified; ACLS Certified, preferred - NRCME Certified (DOT Medical Examiner) - DEA required - Education/Experience/Skills - MD or DO with unrestricted California license. - DOT certification required (or obtain within 30 days of employment). - BCLS, CPR, and AED certified; DEA and California drug licenses. - Knowledge of OSHA, DOT regulations, and EMR experience. Essential Functions: - Spends 100% of time in a center providing direct patient care, leading by example, enhancing processes and procedures to minimize visit times, and creating an exceptional patient experience - Ensures day-to-day execution as the Primary Treating Physician (PTP) for all injuries collaborating with therapists and specialists to drive optimal clinical outcomes and expedite case closure - Manages clinicians and support staff and complies with all supervisory physician requirements for PA/NPs - Creates a professional and collaborative working environment with full colleague participation that promotes teamwork, quality, exceptional outcomes, and patient safety - Works with medical leadership to identify and implement changes to ensure continuous clinical improvement and efficiency - Masters use of clinical systems to ensure efficiency, excellent supportive documentation, appropriate and optimal coding levels, charge capture, and follow through on all patient care orders - Ensures compliance with individual State Practice Act/Rules and Regulations/WC Regulations - Calls and communicates to employers on all new injuries and other significant clinical changes - Actively participates in team meetings with Center Manager and Center Therapist to improve quality, patient safety, case management, and ensures the ongoing development and growth of the center's business - Maintains and cultivates relationships with center clients and payers while responding to requests within 24 hours - Works with medical and clinical leadership to manage clinical and support staffing levels and proficiencies that will optimize patient satisfaction, workflows, and efficiencies - Develops and supports colleague success through all aspects of the talent life cycle for staff clinicians and support staff within the center - Fosters an environment of collaboration, professionalism, patient/colleague safety, quality care, continuous improvement and reward and recognition - Promotes center initiatives and workflows that are consistent with those in other centers - Possesses financial awareness and provides input to center budget and key business metrics This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. NOTE: This job description may not include all of the duties assigned to the employee and may be updated and modified by the department supervisor, according to the operations at any given time.The base salary is determined on the candidate's education, qualifications, and experience, and is subject to change based on various internal and external factors.We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws

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