Physician Assistant

About the role

Subject to the medical protocols established by Association and the Chief Medical Officer of Concentra and in cooperation with other physicians assigned to a clinic or “Center”, Physician Assistant shall provide primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the occupational health program.

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 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.
• Dedicated to exceeding customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER/NPS/TATs.
• 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.
• Able to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Able to adapt to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate.
• Able to consistently deliver 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.
• Seeks out opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development in order to consistently provide quality care.
• Effectively 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

• Concentra Core Competencies of 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.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education.

Additional Data

• Many of our clinics offer working hours M-F, 8 to 5, no nights, no weekends, no holidays, no call.
• Compensation package: Competitive base salary with annual merit increase opportunity, Monthly RVU Bonus Incentive, Quarterly Quality Care Bonus Incentive, Generous Paid Time Off package for new colleagues include: 18 days of Paid Time Off (annually, with roll-over), 5 days of Paid CME Time (annually), 6 Paid Holidays.
• EID/Sick Days, Medical Malpractice Coverage, Reimbursement for dues upon approval, for the renewal of applicable licensure, certifications, memberships, etc., 401(k) with Employer Match, Tuition Reimbursement opportunity, Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Plans, Life/Disability Insurance: Colleague Referral Bonus Program, Opportunity to teach residents and students, Training provided in Occupational Medicine, Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance), Pre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care FSA), Concentra accredited CME courses, Occupational Health University Leadership development programs, Relocation assistance (when applicable).
• This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $145,000.00/Yr. to $165,000.00/Yr salary depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.

Customarily has at least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting