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 compassionate care as part of the mission to improve the health of America's workforce. Under medical protocols established by the Association and Concentra's Chief Medical Officer, and in cooperation with physicians assigned to a clinic or Center, the clinician provides primary medical direction and coordinates professional medical care within the occupational health program. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The role includes examining patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures, counseling patients, and developing and documenting patient management plans. The clinician also supports occupational health policies and education, delivers excellent service to patients and clients, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to quality care and effective clinic operations. Occupational medicine training is provided for otherwise qualified candidates who do not have that experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university.
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program at an accredited university.
- Licensure meeting the requirements of the state of jurisdiction.
- Board certification.
- FMCSA NRCME certification before the start date; Concentra provides this CME for colleagues who are not already certified.
- DEA registration before the start date.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
- Knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements and clinical operations.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.
- Knowledge of workers' compensation, clinical procedures, and processes involved in delivering quality care.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to participate in continuing medical education.
Nice To Haves
- Occupational Medicine experience; otherwise qualified candidates without this experience may be trained.
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 such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- Instruct and counsel patients on compliance with 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 the quality of occupational health care.
- Assist with developing and presenting education and instructional programs.
- Provide excellent service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Concentra's Orange Book values.
- Meet customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER, NPS, and TATs.
- Complete tasks accurately and perform quality assurance checks.
- Maintain accurate, concise, timely, and complete documentation and paperwork.
- Provide a compassionate, 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 and assist in other areas as needed to support the 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.
- Contribute to center operations, demonstrate personal excellence, and hold oneself and others accountable while helping colleagues achieve results.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with annual merit increase opportunity.
- Monthly RVU bonus incentive.
- Quarterly quality care bonus incentive.
- 18 days of annual paid time off with rollover.
- 5 days of paid CME time annually.
- 6 paid holidays.
- Medical malpractice coverage.
- Reimbursement, upon approval, for dues related to 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.
- Opportunity to teach residents and students.
- Occupational Medicine training.
- Supplemental health benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Pre-tax health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA).
- 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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