Physician Assistant

Coastal International Security, Inc•Los Alamos, NM

20d•$61 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a seasoned, experienced Physician Assistant to join its occupational medicine team. This is a fully qualified, career level PA2 position supporting the health and safety of the LANL workforce in one of the nation's most scientifically advanced and mission critical research environments. You will work directly with Laboratory occupational physicians, providing clinical care, managing patient dispositions, identifying and correcting workplace medical issues, and counseling employees on health related matters, all in a setting where the work you do directly supports national security and scientific discovery.

Requirements

Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Licensed to practice medicine by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners
Current New Mexico pharmacy license
Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
2 to 5 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine, or in a closely related clinical field such as family medicine, emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, internal medicine, or sports medicine
Demonstrated ability to analyze clinical information and resolve a diverse range of complex healthcare issues
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
U.S. Citizenship required
Board Certified PA-C through NCCPA, with active New Mexico medical, pharmacy, and DEA licensure (or ability to obtain prior to start)
Willing and able to work a 3x12 night shift or weekend schedule

Nice To Haves

Strong occupational health and workplace injury management experience
Excellent patient counseling and communication skills
Experience educating employees on health and wellness topics
Ability to build effective working relationships with physicians, employees, and organizational stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated sound clinical judgment and decision making abilities
Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Assist Laboratory occupational physicians in providing occupational health services, carrying out treatments and managing patient care
Perform clinical evaluations, determine appropriate patient dispositions, and arrange follow up care for a diverse occupational health patient population
Identify, assess, and help correct workplace medical issues in coordination with occupational physicians and safety staff
Counsel and educate employees on occupational and personal health related matters
Evaluate medical data and patient information to resolve a broad range of occupational health concerns
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders regarding employee health matters
Exercise sound clinical judgment in selecting appropriate methods and techniques for patient care and workplace health solutions
Independently plan, prioritize, and organize activities to meet established objectives
Contribute to organizational goals through effective occupational medicine practices and recommendations