Advance Provider Physician Assistant

Prime Occupational Medicine•Saint George, LA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIME Occupational Medicine's Mission: PRIME's mission is to provide employers worldwide with the best tools to optimize the efficiency necessary to maximize improvement in each worker's health and safety. PRIME is committed to providing the highest quality medical care for a multitude of businesses through various methods of service. PRIME is able to serve the corporate and industrial sectors with 24/7 availability. The role of the Occupational PA is a multi-faceted and diverse one, as these advanced nursing professionals serve as healthcare providers, safety inspectors, educators, and architects of new health and safety measures and programs. Objectives of this role Provide treatment and physicals, to sick or injured patients. Document and report observations and any treatment provided.

Requirements

The PA shall possess an appropriate degree(s) as required by state employed
The PA shall be licensed through the Louisiana or Texas State Board of Nursing and maintain active certification.
If the PA provides any direct medical care to a patient outside of the state of Louisiana, then the PA shall first obtain the same license from the respective state board in the state where the patient is physically located, at the time of medical service is rendered.
The PA shall be available to other medical providers by telephone on a 24/7 basis.
If the PA shall not be available for a duration of more than one day, then the NP shall make arrangements for availability coverage and notify the medical provider coordinator or the operation manager prior to the lack of availability.
The PA shall ensure the maintenance of professional liability insurance at all times with an insurance carrier acceptable by Prime Occupational Medicine.
The PA will have privileges at all Prime Occupational Medicine facilities as approved by administration.
PA shall ensure that he/she has the collaborating physician (CP) relationship with all active full-time physicians of Prime, as approved by LSBN.
Clinical Practice Guidelines are mutually agreed upon by the CP and the PA. A copy will be maintained on site in the administrative offices of Prime Occupational Medicine. This agreement will be revised as necessary.
Both the Pa and SP acknowledge their mutual obligations and responsibilities to comply with all Professional and Occupational Standards as outlined by the State.
PA will function within the scope of practice for his/her training and as governed by the LSBN or the applicable board within the state where the NP is practicing.
The PA will practice with the supervision of an approved SP, which involves either being on site or readily available via telecommunications at all times.
Must have valid Physician Assistant License for state practicing in
Should be able to work as a team
Prescriptive authorization
A sound understanding of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including HIPP and OSHA
Proven experience as a physician assistant
Teamwork
Empathy
Situation awareness
Decision-making
Triage
Physical stamina
Mental toughness
Ability to prioritize decision and act quickly in the best interest of of the patient
Focus
Organizational skills
Self-disciplined
Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medications
Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions
Adaptable with a great deal of stamina
Excellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devices
Integrity and compassion towards human pain
Valid driver's license
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of a clinic procedures and policies
Advanced knowledge of occupational medicine and or a clinic setting and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary

Nice To Haves

Occupational medicine experience preferred
Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail
Knowledge of local, state and national laws and regulations related to employment

Responsibilities

Provide treatment and physicals, to sick or injured patients.
Document and report observations and any treatment provided.
Take pertinent histories and perform examinations relevant to patient complaint and presentation along with performing routine human resource functions such as physicals, return to work, and fitness for duty evaluations.
Order and interpret results of routine laboratory tests, including CBC's, Blood chemistries, UA's and any other pertinent diagnostic labs deemed necessary for evaluation.
Order and interpret routine radiological studies, pulmonary function tests and audiograms.
Establish medical diagnoses and determine a plan of care and treatment.
Refer patients for appropriate follow up care when indicated.
Deliver and document all aspects of patient care according to standards set forth by Prime Occupational Medicine
Provide patient healthcare teaching and counseling relevant to presenting problems.
Document discharge instructions and summarization.
Other clinical services deemed to be appropriate for the services of the patients under the PA's care, within the NPA's scope of practice.
Reviewing the PA histories of patients with problems or a complicated encounter.
Personally diagnosing or treating patients requiring PA direction.
Verifying that treatment and acts of delegated prescriptive authority are provided and documented in accordance with agreed upon clinical practice guidelines.
Functions of the PA will include but not limited to those outlined by the supervising physicians or as indicated per patient's needs.
Diagnostic tests will be ordered as deemed appropriate to the patients care, treatment and diagnosis, i.e. laboratory, radiology, cardiology.
Documentation will include history of presenting illness, detailed review of systems, physical examination, assessment & plan, discharge instruction and summarization and prescriptions for medications or medical devices. Orders, test results and interpretation, and consultations requested will also be documented as appropriate.