A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
Full Time Opportunity 2 days (530a -130p) 3 days (8a -4p) Occupational Health Physician Assistant (PA)
General Purpose:
The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for working under the direction of the Plant Medical Director and Medical Supervisor, to provide health services to employees at the customer's facility.
Essential Functions:
Performs emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses for employees. Renders on site medical care for non-emergency occupational injuries and illnesses, including assessment, diagnosis and appropriate treatment Performs assessments and dispositions for employee Surveillance Physicals, taking into consideration the pre-physical test results. Recommends patient specific over the counter and prescription medications and treatments for administration and distribution by nurses. Prepares concise and timely documentation of all patient medical assessment and treatments in the corporate electronic medical recordkeeping system. Provides accurate and consistent OSHA Recordkeeping (OSHA 300 Log & 301's). Job-site evaluations for ergonomic assessments. Perform Fitness for Duty evaluations. Evaluates, validates and tracks restrictions. Serves as a resource for ADAPT job placement in the absence of plant physician. Works with the Emergency Response Team. Supports wellness initiatives - Health Education and counseling, disease prevention, health promotion. Assigned medical services will be under the supervision and within the scope of practice of the plant Medical Director. Completes other assignments as requested and assigned. May have access to personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.
Requirements:
Advanced Degree from an Accredited Physician Assistant Program of Study. Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the appropriate state. Valid DEA certification. Current CPR certification. Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Physician Assistant in an occupational health environment or related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Demonstrates high level of initiative and independent judgment skills. Uses sound judgment in setting priorities and time management. High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Knowledgeable of State and Federal OSHA rules and regulations. Demonstrates effective oral and communication skills. Adept with basic computer systems and documentation. Able to work flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the customers' requirements.
Physical Effort:
Work is performed in various health care settings and not limited to clinics, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, doctor's offices or occupational settings. Work environment involves occasional exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and/or potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment (e.g. face masks, goggles, latex or non latex gloves). Work environment may involve occasional exposure to potential electrical shock, and to x-ray/electromagnetic energy. Able to spend varying amounts of time sitting, standing and walking. Able to frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely. Sufficient endurance to perform the required physical and mental tasks over long periods of time. Requires normal, correctable vision and hearing and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Requires excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor function necessary to operate equipment safely and calculate/prepare medications and other procedures. Able to successfully work in areas that are confined and/or crowded. Medium physical activity may require frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.
