Physician Assistant

About the role

At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time.

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.
• Affords primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the occupational health program.
• Affords assistance in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice judgment and quality of occupational health care.
• Affords assistance in the development and presentation of education and instructional programs.
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, clients and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
• Ensures accuracy when completing and executing tasks and performing quality assurance checks.
• Ensures accurate, concise, timely and complete documentation of results and paperwork.
• Provides an excellent, compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume.
• Manages time, prioritizes and multi-tasks in a busy environment.
• Adapts to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate.
• Consistently delivers quality care in a busy clinical environment.
• Takes action to assist in other areas and to do what is needed to ensure an excellent patient experience.
• Sets out to obtain additional clinical training and self-development in order to consistently provide quality care.
• Communicates with all patients, clients, supervisors and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.
• Listens to and understands internal and external client needs in order to act and address.
• Committed to personal excellence and understands how daily work contributes to center operation as a whole.
• Holds self and others accountable.
• Is willing and able to assist others in order to achieve results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related health field from an accredited college or university.
• Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program).
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
• Current licensed physician assistant in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice.
• Maintains work state physician assistant licensure throughout the course of employment.

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Service Mentality.
• Attention to Detail.
• Sense of Urgency.
• Initiative and Flexibility.
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism.
• 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 and all processes involved in the delivery of quality care.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education.