DUTIES:
The Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant shall provide ON-SITE Medical services for all students on Center, in accordance with applicable Federal laws/regulations, OSHA and HIPAA requirements, state and local laws, and guidelines of the American Medical Association.

The general emphasis of Medical services must be on the early identification and diagnosis of medical problems, basic medical care, and medical promotion, prevention, and education as outlined in the Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) Exhibit 6-10, R1 and included in the required immunization, screenings, and laboratory test list in Table 1. (provided after interview and selection to hire)

• possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth, ranging from 16 to 24 years in age;
• provide supervision to Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant, if applicable, to comply with regulations in state where Center is located;
• promptly review applicant files and conduct an initial medical examination (intake); and a medical treatment plan, as applicable;
• record all medical documentation, such as, diagnosis, treatment and management plans, medication, reason of denial into the program (if recommended) etc. on the Student Health Record (SHR) and Job Corps Health and Wellness Program forms; during regular scheduled hours treat minor conditions (i.e. respiratory infections, cold and flu symptoms), episodic illness, provide first aid and CPR, and other care within capabilities that do not require emergency care or specialized treatment;
• provide management, written diagnoses, and treatment plans as part of a chronic care management plan for students with chronic conditions/disabilities;
• provide treatment of acute conditions and promotion and maintenance of a family planning program;
• collaborate with Substance Abuse Counselor, and Center Mental Health Counselor to prescribe Schedule
• II medications and discuss long-term medication management, as needed;
• participate in Reasonable Accommodation Committee (RAC) meetings & file applicant review team meetings during regular scheduled hours, when requested;
• ensure medical equipment is properly cleaned and maintained;
• comply with federal, state, and Job Corps infection control policies and procedures;
• assist students to acquire health-related skills and knowledge of healthy medical care;
• on a monthly basis, report to the Center Director and HWM on all health- related matters; including student medical separations, justification and costs of needed special services, health and non-healthcare equipment repair and replacement needs, depletion of medical supplies and medications, and other areas deemed appropriate;
• Establish an appropriate specialty medical referral system for students who require special, or emergent, medical care;
• attend monthly conference calls, webinars, and DOL Training, as available during regular scheduled hours of service;
• maintain, safeguard, and ensure the confidentiality of all required student health records in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA);
• participate in health and wellness program continuous quality improvement activities and advise and assist the health education instructor in the development and implementation of the Medical Health Education Program;
• provide Medical services in a positive and productive manner to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended dental treatment plan;
• not to engage in any research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities without prior written approval from the Job Corps National Office in Golden, CO;
• report adverse student behavior incidents to the HWM or Contracting Officer’s (CO) Representative
• (COR) in a timely manner; and
• cooperate and comply with Job Corps assessment team’s audits to verify quality of services and adherence to the PRH requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Contractor shall possess:

• have an active, unrestricted license to practice independently in the state where services will be provided;
• maintain licensing requirements/certification/accreditation and required insurance coverage during the entire performance period with proof being submitted to the CO upon request;
• agree to a criminal background check, and drug testing, as a prerequisite for contract performance, if determined necessary by the CO.
• Information obtained through the background check may be used in determining contractor’s qualification for this contract. Information regarding a person’s race, national origin, color, sex, religion, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or age will not be evaluated or have any impact on the determination of qualifications for this contract.
• Government may terminate the contract if the background check is determined to be unacceptable or if any aspect would jeopardize the health and safety of the students.