Physician Assistant in Port Arthur, TX
Updated 9/22/26
77640, Port Arthur, Texas, United States
Physician Assistant
Occupational Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
DHS/DHSc
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team on a PRN 1099 contract basis. This role provides occupational healthcare services to employees in the petrochemical and manufacturing industries throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Reporting directly to the Regional Medical Director, the provider will deliver high-quality medical evaluations, diagnose and treat occupational injuries and illnesses, perform minor procedures, and support workplace health initiatives.
This position offers an opportunity to practice in a occupational medicine environment while helping organizations maintain safe, healthy, and productive workforces.
Reporting directly to the Regional Medical Director, the provider will deliver high-quality medical evaluations, diagnose and treat occupational injuries and illnesses, perform minor procedures, and support workplace health initiatives.
This position offers an opportunity to practice in a occupational medicine environment while helping organizations maintain safe, healthy, and productive workforces.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Occupational Medicine:
Perform comprehensive medical evaluations and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Diagnose and treat occupational injuries, illnesses, and workplace-related medical conditions.
Provide evidence-based patient care while maintaining the highest clinical standards.
Conduct medical examinations at clinic locations and client facilities as needed.
Provide telemedicine-based patient evaluations when appropriate.
Support case management activities through clinical consultation and medical expertise.
Procedures & Patient Services:
Perform minor medical procedures, including:
Joint injections
Laceration repair and suturing
Wound debridement
Eye foreign body removal
Other office-based medical procedures within scope of practice
Qualifications
Provide clinical guidance and support to certified medical staff.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
Respond to urgent patient care needs and after-hours calls as required.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, client, and company healthcare regulations.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and new clinic programs.
Maintain required continuing medical education (CME) and professional certifications.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Certified Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP).
Active, unrestricted licenses in:
Texas
Louisiana
Active DEA registration.
Active Texas DPS controlled substance registration with no prescribing restrictions.
No current investigations or disciplinary actions by the Texas Medical Board.
Strong experience performing minor surgical and office-based procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Ability to adapt to changing clinical environments and operational procedures.
Commitment to maintaining all required CME and professional credentials.
Skills & Competencies:
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
Strong occupational medicine or urgent care clinical skills.
Excellent patient communication and professionalism.
Ability to manage diverse workplace health concerns.
Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
Ability to make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to quality care, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, sit, and communicate effectively for extended periods.
Frequent use of hands for medical procedures and equipment operation.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and balance as needed.
Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Must have adequate vision capabilities, including:
Near and distance vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Color vision
Ability to adjust focus
Work Environment:
Primarily based in a clinical office setting.
Occasional travel to client locations.
Exposure to occupational medicine and industrial work environments.
Appropriate accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Reporting Structure:
Reports directly to the Regional Medical Director.
This position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities.
Additional Information:
This job description describes the general responsibilities and requirements of the position and is not intended to represent a complete list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.
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