Job Details
Overview:
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.
As a Physician Assistant, you wil be 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 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.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors 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
- Must maintain work state physician assistant licensure throughout the course of employment
Job-Related Experience
- Customarily has at least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting
Job-Related Skills/Competencies
- 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 workers 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