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Worksite - Physician Assistant - Full time
Addison, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Urgent Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Whippany, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/13/14

Concentra is looking for talented professionals who will embrace and personify the Company values of:

*A Healing Focus

*A Selfless Heart

*A Tireless Resolve

Successful candidates will be those who exemplify the welcoming, respectful & skillful behaviors that support our Company focus on excellence in health, wellness, customer service and a passion for lifestyle change.

JOB SUMMARY:

Subject to medical protocols established by Physician Association (Association) and Chief Medical Officer of Concentra (Company) and in cooperation with other clinic/center physicians, if any, Physician Assistant provides primary medical direction and coordination of care within the occupational health program. Directly reports to Area Medical Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Engages in direct patient care:
    • Performs physical, mental status and medical history examinations; makes records findings in our emergency medical record (EMR)
    • Orders and interprets laboratory studies/examinations to determine treatment, orders medication and other forms of treatment as needed
    • Follows patient progress and makes changes in treatment as necessary
    • Sees employees urgent care and occupational health needs
    • Promotes health and wellness initiatives
    • Performs duties as required by supervising physician
  • Works with Leadership to develop, implement and revise policy and helps ensure operations adhere to policy and standards of occupational medicine, Association and Concentra
  • Meets with Concentra physician leadership to review quality of care and participates in quality assurance processes
  • Develops or improves services delivered at the worksite
  • Participates in and assists with continuing education programs
  • Recommends potential growth for new and/or existing services
  • Reviews and submits statistical reports on worksite activities to Concentra and Association as requested
  • Helps ensure worksite's compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies
  • Meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs and conducts work place on-site assessments
  • Calls client representatives following employee treatment for initial injury or return to work status
  • Responds to emergencies in the work place

Concentra's Data Protection Commitment
* Concentra is committed to protect patient data and to ensure privacy of personal and medical information.
* Every Concentra colleague has the responsibility to adhere to data protection principles.
* If a colleague's role includes handling or processing sensitive data, role-specific policies and requirements apply to ensure the protection of patient information.


DEMONSTRATED JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.
  • Working knowledge of current health maintenance recommendations
  • Working knowledge of workers compensation and clinical procedures/processes.
  • Working knowledge of diagnoses and treatment of occupational injuries.
  • Working knowledge of medical office administration and procedures.
  • Comfortable and efficiency working with EMR system
  • Superior customer service and bed side manner skills.
  • Critical thinking, deductive reasoning and decision making skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Clinic environment.
  • Minimal travel.