Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

About the role

Munson Healthcare’s Occupational Health team is seeking an excellent Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their team in Traverse City, Michigan. Under the direction of the Medical Director of Occupational Health and Medicine, the APP will perform a wide variety of duties within and in support of the occupational health clinic.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment to My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Provides medical services to patients on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Provides appropriate documentation of patient care that would be pertinent for the medical record as well as for the billing.
• Assess the health status of patients by obtaining health histories, performing physical examinations, post injury examinations and establishing treatment plans under the supervision of the Medical Director of Occupational Health Services.
• Works to assure good continuity of care for employee injuries/illnesses managed through the clinic.
• Performs pre-placement and various surveillance physical examinations and reports to the client company those individuals capable of performing essential functions of the job, including DOT, return to work, respirator, as well as other exams.
• Maintains extensive telephone contact with employers, employees, and third-party payers to achieve optimal levels of communication between said groups as necessary, including participation in plant walk-throughs and assisting companies with employee and occupational health questions.
• Reviews audiometric and spirometry screening and biological monitoring done through the clinic, performs the monitoring of these requested screenings, interprets the results, and arranges appropriate follow-up of abnormal findings as necessary.
• Works with the Medical Director to ensure that the program operates in a manner consistent with appropriate medical policy and current professional standards in Occupational Medicine.
• Provides input into and participates in the development, implementation and revision of policies and procedures affecting medical practice, judgment, and quality of occupational health care.
• Works closely with support staff to maintain an efficient, well-run clinic, including teaching them to provide better patient care and better medical staff assistance.
• Assists in establishment of and participates in routine and episodic quality assurance processes and implementation of resultant recommendations.
• Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs to the program and clinic staff as directed by supervising physician.
• Upholds and promotes personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments as well as legislative issues relating to Workers’ Compensation, Safe Work Environment, Americans with Disabilities Act and Occupational Health and Medicine.
• Keeps abreast of changes in labor laws, OSHA and MIOSHA regulations, Right-to-Know laws, DOT regulations, MRO consulting, etc.
• Serves as a liaison and resource person between applicable area companies; consulting with area client companies in evaluating and recommending various preventive medical and educational programs pertinent to their employee needs; and providing the follow-through to problems and inquiries of client area companies.
• Compiles, prepares and presents monthly statistics and reports as needed within the areas of position responsibilities to the Medical Director.
• Participates on designated occupational-related committees within the department, local area and region as deemed necessary by the Medical Director and Program Manager.
• Attends meetings, discussions, conferences, seminars and workshops, as applicable to position responsibilities.
• Promotes a continuous effort in quality improvement, enhancing the services provided to patients, their families, physicians and members of the OHS staff by demonstrating positive attitudes and positive actions through a display of courtesy, congeniality, cooperation, sensitivity and professionalism.
• Protects the confidentiality of information within areas of position responsibilities by preventing unauthorized release, both verbally and/or in writing and in accordance with ACOEM Code of Ethics, Workers’ Compensation regulations and HIPAA.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Licensed by the State of Michigan to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• For Nurse Practitioners:
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
  • Master of Science degree in Nursing.
  • ANCC or ACNP board certified as a Nurse Practitioner.
• For Physician Assistants:
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Master of Health Science (MHS) or Master of Medical Science (MMSc).
  • Board certified as a Physician Assistant.
• Previous experience in primary care or a rehab setting is desirable.
• Maintains continuous certification related to NP or PA training.
• Candidate must apply for and be granted appropriate clinical privileges through MMC’s normal credentialing processes before rendering services.

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation.
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.
• CME Allowance.
• Professional Liability.
• Sign On Bonus.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting.
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts.