Health Center Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

General Motors • Brookville, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Center Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works under the direction of a Health Center Medical Director or physician to support the delivery of medical care. The position oversees and provides direct patient care and treatment, performs medical examinations, works with the Health Center Nurse Supervisor, supports the site emergency response program, and promotes health and well-being in an automotive manufacturing setting.

The role includes clinical occupational medicine, injury and illness diagnosis and treatment as approved by the Medical Director, medical surveillance and qualification examinations, disability and Workers’ Compensation management, preventative occupational health activities, employee wellness support, emergency response coordination, and support for corporate medical initiatives. The position is onsite at the DMAX facility on a full-time basis and may be eligible for relocation benefits. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant medical experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to communicate, motivate, and inspire others.
• Ability to lead change within work groups and departments.
• Demonstrated innovative and strategic thinking.
• Ability to flex on an off shift as needed.
• For the Physician Assistant path: a master’s degree in an appropriate field, PA certification, and a valid medical license in the state(s) of practice.
• For the Nurse Practitioner path: a Master of Science degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, board certification, and a valid medical license in the state(s) of practice.
• Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support Medical Department objectives and follow GM Medical Department policies and procedures.
• Perform medical examinations, including medical surveillance and medical qualification examinations.
• Diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses as approved by the Medical Director; treatment may include simple procedures.
• Provide physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner vacation and absence coverage.
• Follow applicable federal and state occupational medical requirements and laws.
• Maintain appropriate licensure, certifications, and training, and support medical department audits.
• Participate in job site evaluations and provide medical opinions to support management of the OSHA Log.
• Document patient medical assessments and treatments concisely in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Support disability and Workers’ Compensation management, including fitness-for-duty and return-to-work examinations and employee placement.
• Lead or participate in preventative occupational health activities, including ergonomics, bloodborne pathogens, and travel medicine.
• Support the site emergency response program; lead or participate in plant-level medical emergency response activities, assist with or oversee training, and act as coordinator as indicated.
• Manage First Responders.
• Support corporate medical initiatives, training, special projects, and policy and procedure review and creation.
• Work with the Health Center Nurse Supervisor to provide occupational health and medical support, guidance, and information to plant manufacturing staff, HR, union representatives, safety staff, industrial hygiene staff, and ergonomics staff as directed.
• Promote employee health and well-being through health education, coaching, and EAP services and support.
• Attend plant meetings as requested by the Health Center Nurse Supervisor.

Benefits

• Relocation benefits may be available to candidates who qualify under company policy.
• GM states that it provides well-being support at work and at home and refers candidates to its Total Rewards resources for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level