Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in San Jose, California

Job description

About the facility

This occupational medicine clinic provides comprehensive workplace health services and urgent care treatment in an outpatient setting in San Jose, California. The facility serves both private companies and governmental agencies through scheduled appointments and walk-in services. The clinic maintains established protocols for occupational health examinations and injury treatment, with dedicated orientation support for new clinicians.

About the facility location

San Jose offers a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Nature enthusiasts will find options such as the redwood-shaded trails at Almaden Quicksilver County Park, tidal marsh exploration along Coyote Creek, and cycling routes suitable for various skill levels. The area also features historic sites and the Winchester Mystery House, complementing its accessible natural landscape.

About the clinician's workday

The physician will provide comprehensive occupational medicine services Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or until the last patient, managing 20-25 patients daily with 90% occupational medicine cases and 10% urgent care. Clinical responsibilities include diagnosing and treating work-related injuries, performing pre-placement, DOT, public safety, and surveillance physical examinations for private companies and governmental agencies, and evaluating urgent care patients on a walk-in basis. The position requires DOT certification prior to starting, involves completing all documentation in a timely manner, and includes communicating with employers to provide medical guidance. New clinicians receive one week of orientation alongside a permanent physician before working independently, with assignments typically spanning three-month stretches at the same location.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20-25
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site

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