Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner PRN
About The Position
At Concentra, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner is a member of the patient care team and provides occupational health care. 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 clinician provides primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the occupational health program. The clinician examines patients, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, performs therapeutic procedures, counsels patients, and develops and implements patient management plans. The role also supports occupational health policies, quality of care, and educational programs. It requires accurate and timely documentation, excellent customer service, effective communication, and the ability to deliver compassionate, consistent care in a busy clinical environment. The position is PRN and may require adapting to scheduling needs and working additional or different hours or shifts when appropriate. The position requires access to confidential and critical information and ongoing discretion and secure information management. Compensation is $70 to $74 per hour, depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, including experience, work location, and seniority.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university.
- Licensure required by the state of jurisdiction.
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program at an accredited university.
- Board certification.
- FMCSA NRCME certification required before the start date; Concentra provides this CME for colleagues who are not already certified.
- DEA registration required before the start date.
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
- Strong 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 applicable laws and company policies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements.
- Working knowledge of clinical operations.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations governing 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.
- Ability to manage time, prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing scheduling needs in a busy clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- Occupational Medicine experience; otherwise qualified candidates may be trained in this area of medicine.
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, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
- Instruct and counsel patients on prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and help provide continuity of care.
- Assist with developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice judgment and occupational health care quality.
- Assist with developing and presenting educational and instructional programs.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Concentra Orange Book values.
- Meet customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER, NPS, and TATs.
- Complete and execute tasks accurately and perform quality assurance checks.
- Ensure documentation of results and paperwork is 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 quality care consistently in a busy clinical environment and assist in other areas as needed to ensure an excellent patient experience.
- Seek opportunities for clinical training and self-development.
- Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers; listen to and address internal and external client needs.
- Take personal accountability, understand how daily work contributes to center operations, and assist others to achieve results.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Colleague referral bonus program.
- Employee discounts.
- CME for colleagues who are not already FMCSA NRCME certified.
