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 Assistantprovides primary medical direction and coordination of care within the occupational health program. Directly reports to Center or Regional Medical Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports center physicians and performs tasks traditionally performed by physicians
• Engages in direct patient care:

• • Performs physical, mental status and medical history examinations; makes records of findings subsequently reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician
  • Orders and interprets laboratory studies/examinations to determine treatment, orders medication and other forms of treatment as ordered by the physician
  • Follows patient progress and makes changes in treatment as necessary
  • Applies local anesthetic, examines and cleans wounds, incises and drains abscesses and sutures
  • Performs duties as required by supervising physician

• Assists in scheduling and coverage for Company or Association owned clinics/centers
• Participates in the on call program to facilitate after hours and weekend case care
• Works with Center Medical Director (CMD) 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 Center.
• Participates in and assists with continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by Association or Concentra
• Recommends potential growth for new and/or existing services
• Reviews and submits statistical reports on center activities to Concentra and Association as requested
• Helps ensure centers 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

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 workers compensation and clinical procedures/processes.
• Working knowledge of diagnoses and treatment of occupational injuries.
• Working knowledge of medical office administration and procedures.
• Superior customer service and bed side manner skills.
• Critical thinking, deductive reasoning and decision making skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Clinic environment.
• Minimal travel.
• Overtime as required.