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!
Near-Site Work Health Solutions is hiring a Per Diem Physician Assistant for our Roseville clinic and mobile events in Greater Sacramento. Our clinic mission is providing Employee Health for employers of all sizes who want to provide their staff with quality care. Near-site Work Health Solutions specializes in occupational health and primary care as well as offers a preventative musculoskeletal injury program keeping workers healthy, productive and happy.
The Physician 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. They are 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.
Required Licenses And Certifications - 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.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
Essential Functions. - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands & fingers to handle, or feel.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Salary Description
$70-$80 Hr.
Job Tags
Daily paid, Contract work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,