Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Airport
About The Position
Astrana Health is seeking a PA or NP to provide comprehensive outpatient medical care within Astrana Care of Nevada's Airport Clinic, delivering a unique combination of primary care, occupational medicine, walk in services, and employer health services. This provider is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients while promoting preventive care, managing chronic conditions, supporting workplace health initiatives, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. The role collaborates closely with clinical, operational, and employer partners to provide accessible, efficient, and value-based healthcare for airport employees, travelers, and the surrounding community.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Provider program.
- Active and unrestricted Nevada Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license.
- Current DEA registration and Nevada controlled substance license (if applicable).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least two years of experience in Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Occupational Medicine preferred.
- Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions in an outpatient setting.
- Experience with Workers' Compensation and occupational medicine preferred.
- Experience performing employer physical examinations preferred.
- Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR), preferably eClinicalWorks and/or Elation.
Nice To Haves
- DOT Medical Examiner Certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- FAA Aviation Medical Examiner certification is a plus, when applicable.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions across the lifespan.
- Perform Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), preventive screenings, and routine physical examinations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans for chronic disease management.
- Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results.
- Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists and ancillary services when clinically appropriate.
- Educate patients on preventive care, disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Evaluate and manage walk-in patients with non-emergent illnesses and injuries.
- Provide timely assessment and treatment of minor acute conditions.
- Perform minor office procedures within scope of practice.
- Determine when escalation to emergency services or specialty care is necessary.
- Stabilize patients requiring a higher level of care prior to transfer.
- Conduct pre-employment, return-to-work, fit-for-duty, DOT, FAA (if certified), respiratory clearance, and other occupational physical examinations.
- Perform workplace injury assessments and develop return-to-work recommendations.
- Complete employer-required medical documentation accurately and timely.
- Administer drug and alcohol screenings in accordance with employer and regulatory requirements.
- Support employer wellness initiatives and occupational health programs.
- Collaborate with physicians, medical assistants, front office staff, operations, and employer partners to coordinate patient care.
- Deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.
- Foster positive relationships with patients, employers, and community partners.
- Participate in clinic meetings, workflow improvements, and operational initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
