Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner PRN

Concentra•Portland, OR

About The Position

At Concentra, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a member of the patient care team providing care to patients in an occupational health program. The role is subject to medical protocols established by the Association and Concentra’s Chief Medical Officer and works in cooperation with physicians assigned to a clinic or Center, if any. The Physician Assistant provides primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the occupational health program. The position examines patients, gathers and interprets medical information and diagnostic results, performs therapeutic procedures, and develops and documents patient management plans. It also contributes to occupational health policies and educational programs while delivering compassionate, high-quality care and excellent service to patients, clients, and colleagues. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time.

Requirements

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
Current physician assistant license in the state of employment, in accordance with state laws of practice, maintained throughout employment.
Customarily at least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or an emergency setting.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies.
Demonstrated knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements.
Working knowledge of clinical operations.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing delivery of 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.
Concentra Core Competencies: Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative, and Flexibility.

Responsibilities

Examine patients and compile medical data, including health history 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, 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 quality of occupational health care.
Assist in developing and presenting educational and instructional programs.
Provide excellent customer service and a compassionate patient experience, incorporating Concentra’s Orange Book values.
Complete tasks accurately and conduct quality assurance checks; ensure documentation and paperwork are accurate, concise, timely, and complete.
Manage time, prioritize, and multitask in a busy clinical environment; adapt to changing business needs, including scheduling and working additional or different hours or shifts when appropriate.
Take action to assist in other areas as needed to support an excellent patient experience.
Pursue additional clinical training and self-development to consistently provide quality care.
Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers; understand and address internal and external client needs.
Contribute to center operations, uphold personal excellence, and hold self and others accountable while assisting colleagues to achieve results.
Handle confidential and critical information with ongoing discretion and secure information management.