Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides first-aid, medical treatment including single-layer wound closure, ordering x-rays, and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate Workers' Compensation standards and laws.
• Provides first-aid or minimal incidental care and treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational conditions consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws.
• Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.
• Performs other wellness activities, flu shots, education and coaching for programs as requested.
• Performs examinations for employee medical surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, or exit exams.
• Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.
• Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absences.
• Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives as needed.
• Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Account Manager regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Maintains employee health records and databases.
• Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information.
• Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information.
• Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and WorkCare supervisors and managers.
• Communicates with appropriate client management frequently.
• Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, WorkCare and by law.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Pennsylvania with national certification in the state applying to. Must have unrestricted DEA license. Current ACLS/BLS certifications. A minimum of 3 years advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine preferred.
• Skills and Competencies: Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality. The ability to make independent decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures. Take initiative on issues that arise daily. Able to manage multiple priorities. Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.
• Computer Skills: Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, &Teams) and learn other software (example: SAP, Cority, etc.) as needed.
• Physical Demands: Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk. Some bending and stretching could be required. Working under stress and use of computer/phone required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Require daily walk to & from parking lot to clinic.

Work Environment

Mainly indoor, office environment conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.

This position has an hourly pay range of $70 - $75 per hour. Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include 401K.