Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner Float

Concentra • East Hartford, CT

2d • $131,783 - $189,203

About The Position

At Concentra, the Physician Assistant float is a member of the patient care team who provides primary medical direction and coordinates professional medical care within the occupational health program. The role follows medical protocols established by the Association and Concentra’s Chief Medical Officer, in cooperation with other physicians assigned to a clinic or Center. The position performs medical assessments across multiple clinics and provides patient care, counseling, treatment, documentation, and support for quality occupational health services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university.
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
• Current physician assistant license in the state of employment, consistent with state practice laws, maintained throughout employment.
• Customarily at least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or an emergency setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements.
• Working knowledge of clinical operations.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation, clinical procedures, and processes involved in delivering quality care.
• 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 with people tactfully and professionally.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with laws and company policies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education.
• Concentra Core Competencies: Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative, and Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assessments of Center patients across multiple clinics.
• 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, including 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 in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice judgment and occupational health care quality.
• Assist in developing and presenting education and instructional programs.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
• Meet patient and customer expectations as measured by NPER, NPS, and TATs.
• Complete and execute tasks accurately and perform quality assurance checks.
• Maintain accurate, concise, timely, and complete documentation and paperwork.
• Provide a compassionate and 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.
• Pursue additional clinical training and self-development to consistently provide quality care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
• Listen to and understand internal and external client needs, then take action to address them.
• Contribute to overall Center operations, take accountability, and assist others in achieving results.

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 applicable licensure, certification, and membership dues.
• 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.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level