Physician Assistant

About the Role

Under the supervision of a licensed physician, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners provide healthcare services to patients in clinic and via tele-medicine according to the established principles of clinical practice. Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) act as a medical consultant/advisor regarding the medical status of clients presenting for physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Provides healthcare to patients both in clinic and via tele-medicine according to the established principles of clinical practice and the current organizational plan or need.
• Consults Center medical director or on-site staff physician for recommendations on clinical management and treatment plans when needed.
• Performs complete history and physical exams to determine capacity to safely perform specified job functions. Provides medical opinion regarding job accommodations if needed.
• Participates in the legal process of workers’ compensation, including Samm’s calls, depositions, and testifying in hearings when requested.
• Evaluates and manages the following conditions:
  • Common occupational musculoskeletal injuries of the neck, back, and upper and lower extremities.
  • Work-related injuries to the head with or without loss of consciousness, assuming the individual is currently conscious and alert.
  • Work-related injuries to the chest or abdomen, with the possibility of hernias.
  • Work-related lacerations of the face, scalp, and extremities.
  • Work-related eye injuries, including foreign bodies to the eye, non-penetrating eye injuries, and chemical exposures.
  • Work-related rashes and other occupational skin conditions.
  • Occupational asthma and other work-related respiratory symptoms.
  • Treatment of non-displaced uncomplicated fractures, including interpreting radiographs, splinting, and orthopedic referral when appropriate.
• Performs evaluation and management including:
  • Complete and accurate history and physical, including detailed documentation of current work-related complaint, mechanism of injury, activity and occupational limitations, leading to accurate diagnosis and medically appropriate management.
  • Awareness of OSHA recordability and rendering medically appropriate care while being sensitive to treatment that makes an injury recordable to the employer.
  • Prescription of appropriate medications and therapy.
  • Ordering and interpretation of radiographs.
  • Referral for specialized testing such as MRI, EMG as necessary and appropriate.
  • Referral for specialty care as appropriate.
  • Identification of appropriate limitations to activity at home and work.
  • Rendering an opinion regarding causality and work relatedness.
  • Communication with employers at the completion of the first visit to review the treatment plan and work capacity of the patient, and as requested through the case.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and/or appropriate licensure to work as a Nurse Practitioner (N.P.) or Physician Assistant (P.A.).
• FMCSA certified for DOT exams (to gain certification within 90 days of hire).
• Active full DEA license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Arizona Unrestricted Arizona License.

Skills

• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills, including efficient documentation in the electronic health record.
• Customer service oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to develop relationships with staff, patients, and clients.
• Must maintain confidentiality.

Organizational Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the values, mission, and vision of MBI Industrial Medicine, Inc., as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports positive interaction with others through professional maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, and appreciation of diversity.
• Exhibits effective communication skills, including proper use of corporate communication systems and chain of command.
• Supports the strategic plan of MBI Industrial Medicine, Inc., through a working knowledge of the organization’s goals, mission, and values, implementing them in daily practice.
• Participates in strategic planning activities as requested by the Center or State medical leader.
• Works in partnership with the Clinic Administrator and Center Medical Director to promote the best patient outcomes, work processes, and staff engagement.

Schedule

PRN (as needed) at MBI clinics within Tucson, AZ.