Physician Assistant - Occupational Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world.

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, , DuPont announced plans to separate into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies.

This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders.

This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process.

We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter!

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.

We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

We are hiring an Occupational Physician Assistant to join our Spruance site team.

Under the general direction of the Regional Health Leader and within the general framework of the Health Services Operating Discipline and Clinical Guidelines, the Occupational Physician Assistant will provide clinical care services, case management, health assessment program management and services, and general preventive health services for DuPont employees and specified contractor employees.

Clinical experience with health & medical care services should include assessing, examination, diagnosis, and treatment.

Your Key Responsibilities :

• Provide standing orders for clinic operations for surveillance, emergency, and routine clinic visits.
• Provide medical oversite for clinic lab and clinic operations including occupational health staff.
• Provide medical treatment of work-related injury and illness in a caring, efficient, and professional manner.
• Provide occupational and non-occupational case management, including prolonged or complex illnesses / injuries or disability.
• Maintain medical records in accordance with established guidelines and utilize preferred electronic medical record system.
• Perform medical examinations and surveillance such as drug and alcohol, thermal stress, fire brigade and hazardous waste, hearing and pulmonary function tests.
• Administer substance abuse testing and have knowledge of DOT requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Communicate with employees, line management, EHS, Human Resources and health care providers on health and fitness-for-duty issues.
• Assist with identifying, evaluating, and implementing accommodations and return to work options for workers with restricted duty.
• Coordinate activities with Occupational Health, EHS, and Human Resources.
• Maintain current knowledge of local hazards, toxicity of materials and relevant emergency medical care.
• Collaborate and respond to site emergencies with the site’s Emergency Response Team.
• Provide after-hours (nights, weekends, and Holidays) clinic support and call coverage. This may require the availability to return to site for emergencies and site needs.
• Contribute to the design of controls for injury prevention and health surveillance related to actual and potential hazards in the work environment.
• Evaluate patients, review clinical records, and determine if appropriate treatment was provided.
• Prescribe and administer medical treatment.
• Collaborate with external providers for case management and other corporate business representatives for program needs.
• Perform testing (i.e., hearing, pulmonary function test, vision), phlebotomy, and administer vaccinations.
• Attend and participate on corporate teams and committees as designated.
• Support the Corporate Function with project work and presentations.
• Provide preventative health, wellness, and Employee Assistance Program guidance and support.
• Provide clinical oversite of the medical staff.

Qualifications :

• Advanced knowledge of Occupational Health and Emergency Response
• Highly effective communication and people skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ADA, FMLA, as well as State and Federal requirements that apply to Occupational Health Clinics.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications : Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• 5-10 years of experience preferably in a manufacturing / operating / R&D facility

Certifications :

• Urine Drug Screen Collection
• Breath Alcohol Testing
• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist
• NIOSH Certified to Perform Spirometry
• ACLS

Licenses & Certifications Required :

• PA Certification
• Active State Medical and Prescribing License for Virginia

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