Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner PRN
About The Position
At Concentra, the Physician Assistant is a vital member of the patient care team, providing care in support of the mission 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 Physician Assistant provides primary medical direction and coordinates professional medical care within the occupational health program. The role includes evaluating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures, educating and counseling patients, developing management plans, and documenting care. The position also supports occupational health policies, education programs, clinical quality, and an excellent patient experience. The employee is expected to provide compassionate, quality care in a busy clinical environment; demonstrate customer service and effective communication; manage time and priorities; adapt to changing business needs and scheduling when appropriate; and contribute to center operations. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. This role requires ongoing discretion and secure management of confidential and critical information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university.
- 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, maintained throughout employment and in accordance with state laws of practice.
- Customarily at least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or an emergency setting.
- Ability to make decisions or 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements.
- Demonstrated 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 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 regarding 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 the quality of occupational health care.
- Assist in developing and presenting education and instructional programs.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
- Work to exceed customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER, NPS, and TATs.
- Ensure accuracy in completing and executing tasks and performing quality assurance checks.
- Ensure documentation and paperwork are accurate, concise, timely, and complete.
- 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 an excellent patient experience.
- Seek opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development.
- Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers; listen to and address internal and external client needs.
- Demonstrate personal accountability and assist others to achieve results.
