Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant
About The Position
At Concentra, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a vital member of the patient care team, providing occupational health care with clinical competency and compassion. 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, collecting and interpreting medical data and diagnostic results, ordering or administering tests, and performing therapeutic procedures. The clinician develops and documents patient management plans, counsels patients on treatment and health maintenance, and supports continuity of care. The position also contributes to occupational health policies, quality of care, and educational programs, while delivering a compassionate patient experience and excellent service to patients, clients, and colleagues. The clinician must manage time and priorities in a busy clinical environment, adapt to changing business needs and schedules when appropriate, communicate effectively, and maintain accurate and timely documentation. Training in occupational medicine is provided. Many clinics offer Monday–Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., without nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call duties; schedules may vary by clinic.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university.
- State-of-jurisdiction licensure requirements.
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program at an accredited university.
- Board certification.
- FMCSA NRCME certification required before the start date; Concentra provides this CME for colleagues who are not already certified.
- DEA registration required before the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Occupational Medicine experience is preferred; otherwise qualified candidates may be trained in this area.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and compile medical data, including health histories and physical 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 regarding adherence to prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist with continuity of care.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice judgment and occupational health care quality.
- Assist with developing and presenting educational and instructional programs.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
- Exceed customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER, NPS, and TATs.
- Ensure accuracy in completing and executing tasks and performing quality assurance checks.
- Maintain accurate, concise, timely, and complete documentation of results and paperwork.
- 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 and working additional or different hours or shifts when appropriate.
- Deliver consistent, quality care in a busy clinical environment.
- Assist in other areas as needed to ensure an excellent patient experience.
- Seek additional clinical training and self-development to consistently provide quality care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
- Listen to and understand internal and external client needs, then act to address them.
- Contribute to Center operations, hold self and others accountable, and assist colleagues 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, and memberships.
- 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.
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Job Type
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