Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

MOBILE-MED WORK HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC•Redding, CA

2d•$75 - $85

About The Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), who must be a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, conducts health assessments, makes differential diagnoses, and prescribes pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. The APP implements care through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team. The role also provides clinical oversight and consultation to the health center regarding health care policies and procedures for service delivery at the assigned site or within the designated role. The APP promotes health, prevents illness and injury, completes employer service exams, and manages work-related injuries and illnesses at assigned locations. The schedule is variable based on program needs. The APP performs examinations and preventive care, orders and evaluates diagnostic tests, documents findings and plans, collaborates on care plans, recommends or prescribes treatment, refers patients when appropriate, and performs clinical procedures under Medical Director direction. The role also maintains electronic medical records, supports and coaches clinical staff, and assists center managers with program management.

Requirements

Be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse, or as a Physician Assistant, in the state of practice.
Hold national certification as an FNP, ANP, or AGNP through AANP or ANCC, or as a PA-C through NCCPA.
Maintain current AHA or ARC Basic Life Support certification for medical providers; Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required depending on contract scope of services.
Maintain a current DEA license to write prescriptions under the authority of the Medical Leader, if allowed within the state of practice.
Have a valid NPI.
Have current DOT medical examiner certification on hire or within 30 days of hire.
Hold a master's degree.
Have at least one year of clinical experience as an NP/PA in ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice, urgent care, or an emergency department setting.
Be able to train ancillary support staff on clinical skills.
Demonstrate problem-solving and workflow management skills.
Have knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Travel for assignments.

Nice To Haves

Three years of clinical experience as an NP/PA in ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice, urgent care, or an emergency department setting is preferred.
Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and physician oversight, including Department of Transportation (DOT) exams where required.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs; read x-rays performed by onsite radiology technicians where applicable.
Record physical findings, formulate a plan and prognosis based on the patient’s condition, and provide written patient instructions.
Collaborate with the Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive care plans for work-related injuries and illnesses and/or limited-scope primary care at designated locations.
Prescribe or recommend medications and other treatments, including physical therapy, acupuncture, or related therapeutic procedures.
Refer patients to the overseeing physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
Perform appropriate clinical procedures in the clinic under the direction of the Medical Director, which may include laceration repair, joint injections, and wound care.
Maintain medical records using the designated electronic medical record (EMR).
Educate and coach clinical staff on best practices and assist center managers in facilitating program management.
Perform other duties as assigned.