Responsibilities Of The Primary Treating Physician

MEDICAL TREATMENT
Coordination of all phases of care

DETERMINE P & S STATUS
Make determination regarding patients physical status

MANAGES ALL PHASES OF CARE REQUIRED TO RESTORE FUNCTION
Coordinate other care providers

PREPARE FINAL COMPREHENSIVE REPORT
Compose report using information from all other providers regarding injury status

DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Initiate voc rehab for qualified injured worker

SUPERVISE EMPLOYEES RETURN TO WORK
With employer and employee supervisor to get patient back to work

THESE AREAS ARE OUTLINED IN DETAIL IN THE CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE SECTION 113,139,4600,4628,5703,5708,AND 5709; ALL PART OF THE CCR 9785,9785.5