Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

General Dynamics Electric Boat • Groton, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant provides clinic services within occupational health clinics and reports to the Medical Director and Manager of Occupational Health and Audiology. The position is based at the Groton location, with staggered start and end times during the assigned shift and scheduling flexibility to meet clinic operating needs.

The role includes conducting annual physical examinations and periodic surveillance examinations in accordance with company policy, OSHA, and NAVSEA requirements. The clinician conducts sick calls for ill or injured employees under the Medical Director’s supervision, including suturing lacerations, ordering appropriate X-rays and laboratory tests, and counseling employees about results. The position also reviews return-to-work restrictions and assists with the accommodation review process.

The clinician liaises with the Employee Assistance Program, Workers Compensation Facilitator, Benefits office, and local physicians. The role is responsible for medical and emergency protocols, including infection control and blood-borne pathogen issues, and program management for OSHA Medical Surveillance, Marine Evaluations, Travel, and Off-Site Monitoring. The clinician must be capable of becoming Radiation Health Indoctrination (RHI) certified through the United States Navy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 7 years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited nurse practitioner program, including preceptorship, or graduate of a physician assistant training program accredited by ARC-PA.
• Certification by the applicable professional organization.
• Current state license and compliance with all state requirements and regulations.
• BLS and CPR certification.
• Prescriptive authority in accordance with state rules and regulations, and DEA certification.
• Experience with an Electronic Medical Record.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well with a variety of people.
• Ability to prioritize and solve problems.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity toward chronic medical and social problems.
• Ability to relate well to patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
• Ability to set realistic, measurable patient education goals that consider patient and family needs, level of understanding, and available local resources.
• Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction focused on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and basic computer skills.
• Professional attitude and willingness to complete clinical and administrative assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic services within occupational health clinics.
• Perform complete physical examinations for annual requirements and periodic surveillance examinations under company policy, OSHA, and NAVSEA.
• Conduct sick calls for ill or injured employees under the supervision of the Medical Director.
• Suture lacerations, obtain appropriate X-rays and laboratory tests, and counsel employees on results.
• Review restrictions for employees returning to work and assist with the accommodation review process as needed.
• Liaise with the Employee Assistance Program, Workers Compensation Facilitator, Benefits office, and local physicians.
• Manage medical and emergency protocols, including infection control and blood-borne pathogen issues.
• Manage programs for OSHA Medical Surveillance, Marine Evaluations, Travel, and Off-Site Monitoring.
• Complete clinical and administrative assignments.

What This Job Offers

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