Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant

Concentra • Newark, NJ

5d • $136,803 - $193,856

About The Position

At Concentra, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is a vital member of the patient care team, providing occupational health care to improve 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 and evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures, counseling patients, and developing and implementing management plans. The clinician also contributes to occupational health policies and educational programs, maintains accurate documentation, and delivers compassionate, high-quality care and customer service. Clinics may offer Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. hours, with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call; schedules may vary by clinic and business need.

The position offers a $10,000 hiring bonus and monthly and quarterly bonus incentives. The annual base compensation range is $136,802.85–$193,856.00, depending on job-related factors. Concentra provides training in Occupational Medicine and CME for colleagues who are not already FMCSA NRCME certified; FMCSA NRCME certification and DEA are required before the start date.

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 required before the start date; CME is provided for colleagues who are not already certified.
• DEA required before the start date.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to interact tactfully and professionally.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements and working knowledge of 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.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing business needs in a busy clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Medicine experience; otherwise qualified candidates may be trained in this area.

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 prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and support continuity of care.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice judgment and occupational health care quality.
• Assist in developing and presenting educational and instructional programs.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Concentra Orange Book values.
• Meet patient and customer 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, warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
• Manage time, prioritize, and multitask in a busy clinical environment; adapt to changing business needs, including scheduling or working additional or different hours when appropriate.
• Deliver consistent 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 internal and external client needs and address them.
• Take responsibility for personal excellence, understand how daily work contributes to center operations, and hold oneself and others accountable while assisting colleagues to achieve results.

Benefits

• 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 annual paid CME time.
• 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.
• Opportunity to teach residents and students.
• Training in Occupational Medicine.
• 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.
• $10,000 hiring bonus.

What This Job Offers

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