Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant

Concentra • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

At Concentra, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a member of the patient care team, providing occupational health care with a focus on 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 position includes examining patients, gathering and interpreting clinical information, ordering or administering diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures, counseling patients, and developing and implementing care plans. The clinician also supports occupational health policies and education programs, maintains complete and accurate documentation, and contributes to a compassionate patient experience and effective clinic operations. Occupational Medicine experience is preferred; training is available for otherwise qualified candidates. FMCSA NRCME certification and DEA are required before the start date, with NRCME CME provided to colleagues who are not already certified.

Many clinics offer Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. hours, with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call. Schedules may vary, and the role may require working additional or different hours or shifts when appropriate. The job requires discretion and secure management of confidential and critical information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction.
• Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program at an accredited university.
• Board certification.
• FMCSA NRCME certification required before the start date; CME is provided for colleagues who are not already certified.
• DEA 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 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 such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
• Instruct and counsel patients on compliance with prescribed treatment 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/TATs.
• Complete tasks accurately and perform quality assurance checks.
• Ensure documentation and paperwork are accurate, concise, timely, and complete.
• Provide a compassionate, warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
• Manage time, prioritize, and multitask in a busy environment; adapt to changing business needs and schedules when appropriate.
• Consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment and assist in other areas as needed to support the patient experience.
• Pursue additional clinical training and self-development to maintain quality care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers; listen to and address internal and external client needs.
• Take responsibility for personal excellence and understand how daily work contributes to overall Center operations; hold self and others accountable and assist colleagues in achieving results.
• Maintain discretion and securely manage confidential and critical information.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time