Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Examines patient, compiles patient medical data and results of examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
• Compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Assists in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice judgment and quality of occupational health care.
• Assists in the development and presentation of education and instructional programs.
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, clients and peers.
• Ensures accuracy when completing and executing tasks and performing quality assurance checks.
• Ensures accurate, concise, timely and complete documentation of results and paperwork.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate.
• Seeks out opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in related health field from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction.
• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program of an accredited university.
• Board Certification.
• Occupational Medicine experience preferred, but willing to train otherwise qualified candidates.
• FMCSA NRCME is required prior to start date - we provide this CME for colleagues not already certified.
• DEA required prior to start date.
• Customarily has at least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting.
• Procedural proficiency is preferred (laceration repairs, suturing, foreign body removals, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operations.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern delivery of rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of worker's compensation and clinical procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education.

Core Competencies

• Service Mentality
• Attention to Detail
• Sense of Urgency
• Initiative and Flexibility
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• Outstanding customer service skills and ability to deal with people with tact and professionalism
• Ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI)