Physician Assistant

Location: Los Alamos, NM | Onsite

About the Role

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.

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

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

Desired Skills

• 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

Pay

$61 - $67/hr

Schedule

3x12 Night Shifts or Weekends

Per Diem / Relocation

Available