Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner PRN

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Must maintain work state physician assistant licensure throughout the course of employment.
• Customarily has at least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting.

Job-Related Experience

• One year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting.

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.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education.