Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner PRN

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", if any, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner 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.
• Assists in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice judgment and quality of occupational health care.
• Assists 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.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate.
• Ability 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

• Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or graduate of an accredited PA program.

Skills & experience

• Must be proficient with basic suturing/laceration repairs and basic X-ray reads.
• Must be comfortable seeing a pediatric patient demographic two years and older.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a primary care specialty and/or occupational medicine.
• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility.
• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism.
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies.
• 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.

Benefits

• Training Provided in Our World-Class Occupational Medicine Process Management Model.
• Medical Malpractice Coverage.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.

Pay

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the range of $80-$90 per hour 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.