Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant

Concentra • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

At Concentra, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a vital member of the patient care team, providing compassionate care to patients and contributing to the mission of improving the health of America's workforce. Subject to medical protocols established by the Association and Concentra's Chief Medical Officer, and in cooperation with other physicians assigned to a clinic or Center, the clinician provides primary medical direction and coordinates professional medical care within the occupational health program.

The role includes examining patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures, developing and implementing patient management plans, documenting care, counseling patients, and supporting the quality and continuity of occupational health services. The clinician is expected to deliver excellent customer service and a compassionate patient experience, maintain accurate documentation, and work effectively in a busy clinical setting. Occupational Medicine experience is preferred, but Concentra is willing to train otherwise qualified candidates.

The advertised schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no call or weekends. Many clinics offer Monday-to-Friday hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call. Compensation includes a competitive base salary with annual merit increase opportunity, monthly RVU bonus incentives, and quarterly quality care bonus incentives. Concentra also provides occupational medicine training and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program at an accredited university.
• Board certification.
• FMCSA NRCME certification is required before the start date; Concentra provides this CME for colleagues who are not already certified.
• DEA certification is required before the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Medicine experience is preferred; otherwise qualified candidates may be trained in this area of medicine.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and compile medical data, including health histories and examination results.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
• Interpret diagnostic test results and identify deviations from normal.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Instruct and counsel patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist with continuity of care.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice judgment and the quality of occupational health care.
• Assist in developing and presenting education and instructional programs.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
• Work to exceed customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER, NPS, and TATs.
• Complete tasks accurately and perform quality assurance checks.
• Ensure documentation and paperwork are accurate, concise, timely, and complete.
• Provide a compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
• Manage time, prioritize, and multitask in a busy environment; adapt to changing business needs, including scheduling or working additional or different hours when appropriate.
• Consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment and assist in other areas as needed to support an excellent patient experience.
• Seek additional clinical training and self-development to consistently provide quality care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers, and listen to and address internal and external client needs.
• Take responsibility for personal excellence and understand how daily work contributes to center operations; hold self and others accountable and assist others in achieving results.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual merit increase opportunity.
• Monthly RVU bonus incentive.
• Quarterly quality care bonus incentive.
• 18 days of paid time off annually, with rollover.
• 5 days of paid CME time annually.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Medical malpractice coverage.
• Reimbursement, upon approval, for renewal of applicable licensure, certifications, memberships, and related dues.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunity.
• Medical, vision, prescription, and dental plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Colleague referral bonus program.
• Occupational Medicine training.
• Supplemental health benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pre-tax health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Concentra-accredited CME courses.
• Occupational Health University.
• Leadership development programs.
• Relocation assistance when applicable.
• Commuter benefits.
• Identity theft services.
• Colleague discount program.
• Opportunities for advancement locally and nationally.

What This Job Offers

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