Physician Assistant (Float)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Calling all passionate medical professionals! Ready for a career that combines cutting-edge healthcare innovation with a work environment that truly supports and values you?

Work Health Solutions is the place to be! We're not just redefining occupational healthcare we're setting the gold standard for employee satisfaction.

Picture this : competitive pay, top-notch benefits, and the chance to collaborate with major companies across the United States.

Join our dynamic team where your skills are the star and your career growth is unstoppable. Say yes to Work Health Solutions and make a real impact on the well-being of individuals and organizations.

Your next big adventure awaits!

Work Health Solutions offers an exciting opportunity for Physician Assistants in the field of occupational health. As a healthcare professional at Work Health Solutions, you will have the chance to lead clinic operations in an outpatient clinic-based setting, providing Occupational Health services to local employers.

Schedule : Clinic hours are Monday-Friday - 8am-5pm, this position is full time and will float to multiple clinic sites

The physician’s assistant (PA) uses clinical judgments in conducting health assessments, making differential diagnosis, and prescribing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.

Plans are implemented through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team.

The PA is responsible for clinical oversight and health center consultation regarding administration of health care policy and procedure of the delivery of services as they pertain to their designated site / role.

The PA promotes optimum health, prevents illness and injury, completes employer service exams, and manages work-related injuries and illnesses at their assigned location(s).

Essential Job Duties :

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician oversight including Department of Transportation (DOT) exams, where required.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs.

Includes proficiency in reading x-rays performed by onsite radiology tech where applicable.

• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written patient instructions.
• Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan for work-related injuries and illnesses and / or limited scope primary care in designated locations.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, acupuncture, or other related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to overseeing physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Performs clinical procedures as appropriate in clinic setting under the direction of Medical Director. May include, but not limited to laceration repair, joint injections, wound care, and other procedures as directed.
• Maintains medical records using designated electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educates and coaches clinical staff on best practices and assists center managers in facilitating program management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in state of practice.
• Nationally Certified as PA-C by NCCPA.
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.
• Current DEA license to write prescriptions under the authority of the Medical Leader, if allowed within state of practice.
• Valid NPI
• Current DOT medical examiner certification in specified locations, as directed by VP of Medical Operations or CCO.

Education, Skills, and Qualifications :

• Master's degree required.
• At least one year (three years preferred) of clinical experience as a PA in ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice, urgent care, or emergency department setting.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Current DOT medical examiner certification in specified locations
• Ability to train ancillary support staff on clinical skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and workflow management skills
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records

Other Qualifications :

Requirements as set forth in the specific contract for the site may include working flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends.

Travel for assignments and / or training may occasionally be required.

Competitive benefits package :

• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) with generous company contribution
• Life Insurance / Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans
• 401(k) plus financial planning assistance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
22 days ago