Health Center Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

GM•Brookville, OH

4d•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 delivery of medical care in an automotive manufacturing setting. The role oversees and provides direct patient care and treatment, performs medical examinations, integrates with the Health Center Nurse Supervisor, supports the site emergency response program, and promotes health and well-being. The position supports occupational medicine services, medical surveillance and qualification examinations, injury and illness diagnosis and treatment within the Medical Director's approval, disability and Workers' Compensation management, preventative occupational health activities, employee health education and coaching, and corporate medical initiatives. It also partners with plant staff and business stakeholders, maintains medical records and compliance, and may support training and special projects. The position is onsite at the DMAX facility on a full-time basis. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Relocation benefits may be available to candidates who qualify under company policy.

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.
Must be able to flex on an off shift as needed.
Physician Assistant track: Master's degree in an appropriate field.
Physician Assistant track: PA certification.
Valid medical license in the state or states of practice.
Nurse Practitioner track: Master of Science degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Nurse Practitioner track: Board certification.

Responsibilities

Support Medical Department objectives and follow GM Medical Department policies and 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 supporting management of the OSHA Log.
Document patient medical assessments and treatments in the Electronic Medical Record.
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.
Participate in 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.
Lead or participate in plant-level medical emergency response activities, including training and coordination as indicated.
Manage First Responders and support the site Emergency Response Program.
Support corporate medical initiatives, training, special projects, and policy and procedure review and creation.
Partner with the Health Center Nurse Supervisor to provide occupational health and medical support, guidance, and information to plant manufacturing staff, HR, union representatives, safety, industrial hygiene, 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.