Occupational Medicine Clinical Consultant

Concentra•Addison, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Concentra is recognized as the nation’s leading occupational health care company. With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees. The Concentra Clinical Learning Consultant is responsible for coordinating and integrating the operational and administrative components of consulting employer's occupational health and injury care programs in accordance with mutually agreed upon policies, procedures, and practices to achieve optimal clinical and financial outcomes. This role is helps facilitate patient care by assessing case progression, evaluating treatment options, creating treatment plans, coordinating care, and gauging progress with an overall goal to improve clinical outcomes, increase patient satisfaction, and promote cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

Active state nursing license as registered nurse.
Basic understanding of federal and state regulations applicable to occupational and environmental health and safety
Minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience in occupational health, preferably in a manufacturing environment, distribution facility, or any equivalent or relevant combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Strong planning, and organizational skills
Proven leadership qualities with influencing and negotiation skills
Excellent team building skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Capability to analyze, manipulate and interpret large data sets
Ability to work under tight time schedules and handle multiple tasks
First rate customer service and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employees
Ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and certification in occupational health nursing or case management preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and advise on clinical, operational and administrative activities of the consulting employer's occupational health programs
Provide training for clinicians and operations staff at the local level
Point of contact for the guidance and resolution of all escalated issues
Annual update of all tool kit training materials for consulting employers
Provide analyses and identify areas for improvement
Create and track employer concerns while monitoring action and determining root causes
Drive consistency across all Medical Centers by endorsing mutual understanding and use of Concentra’s medical model while utilizing the data and tools available from both Concentra and consulting employers
Partner with Concentra’s centers and the consulting employers, providing strong communication channels to achieve consistency and outcomes that are representative of Best In Class care
Monitor and track patient compliance, including attendance at appointments, therapy adherence,and provider instructions; escalate issues proactively
Coordinate and expedite referrals/authorizations to minimize delays between appointments and specialist care
Identify and resolve process gaps in care coordination and claims management that contribute to extended case durations
Identify best practices for Case Reviews and implement adoption of these practices in all markets