Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant

Medicine for Business and Industry (MBI) operates outpatient clinics specializing in acute injury care within an Occupational Medicine setting. Our services focus on treating occupational injuries. No chronic pain management! Our fully integrated EMR system enables providers to deliver high-quality patient care with minimal administrative responsibilities.

MBI currently has 31 locations in Arizona, Colorado, California, and Nevada. Significant career growth opportunities are available for qualified candidates. Successful candidates come from various medical backgrounds including Urgent Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.

Work Schedule : PRN, as needed

Summary : Under the supervision of a licensed physician, Advanced Practice Providers provide healthcare services to patients in clinic and via tele-medicine according to the established principles of the clinical practice. Acts as a medical consultant / advisor regarding the medical status of the clients presenting for physical examinations for staff.

Responsibilities :

Review Past Medical History, family history social history and review of symptoms, perform physical examinations of the eyes, ears, head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, back, extremities, male genitals (for hernias), neurologic systems, general condition, height, weight vital signs, vision, hearing, and / or electrocardiograms for the purpose of determining capacity to safely perform specified job functions.

Review and interpret radiographs of the chest, back, and / or extremities to determine the presence of a pre-existing condition prior to beginning work.

Evaluate and manage 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 and extremities which do not impair function or sensation.

Work-related foreign bodies to the eye, and other non-penetrating eye injuries or conditions of the eye that do not affect vision.

Work-related rashes and other occupational skin conditions

Occupational asthma and other work-related respiratory symptoms

Evaluation and management to include :

Review of the chief complaint, mechanism or description of injury, associated symptoms, effect on activities of daily living (including work) past medical, social, family history (including functions of usual job), and appropriate physical examination

Appropriately diagnosing the problem

Recommendation of appropriate over-the-counter medications, application of heat or cold, referral for home exercise training

Prescription of appropriate medications and therapy

Ordering and interpretation of appropriate radiographs

Recommendation and application of ace bandages, braces, splints and casts as appropriate

Treatment of non-displaced uncomplicated fractures

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.

Requirements :

Master s degree and valid, unrestricted state licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

FMCSA certification for DOT exams, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Current DEA licensure.

Current BLS or ACLS certificate.

Skills in exercising 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.

Proficiency in computer use and Electronic Medical Records systems.

Customer service oriented; strong organizational skills and ability to develop relationships with staff, patients, and clients.

Must maintain confidentiality.

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer