Physician Assistant PRN

Concentra•Sparks, NV

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within Concentra’s occupational health program, 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, if any. The role delivers clinical care and supports continuity and quality of care in a busy occupational health setting. The position also emphasizes excellent, compassionate patient and customer service, accurate and timely documentation, adaptability to changing business needs, effective communication, accountability, and ongoing clinical development. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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, maintained throughout employment and in accordance with state practice laws.
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 ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and PHI, according to applicable 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.
Ability to manage time, prioritize, multitask, adapt to changing needs, and consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment.

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, and interpret results for 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 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 educational and instructional programs.
Provide excellent customer service to patients, clients, and peers while incorporating Orange Book values and striving to exceed customer and patient expectations.
Ensure accuracy in task execution and quality assurance checks, and complete documentation and paperwork accurately, concisely, and promptly.
Provide a compassionate patient experience regardless of patient volume and deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment.
Manage time, prioritize, and multitask; adapt to changing business needs, including scheduling and working additional or different hours or shifts when appropriate.
Assist in other areas as needed to support an excellent patient experience.
Seek additional clinical training and self-development to maintain quality care.
Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers; listen to and address internal and external client needs.
Contribute to center operations, demonstrate personal excellence, and hold self and others accountable while assisting others to achieve results.
Maintain discretion and secure management of confidential and critical information.