Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Onsite [Ex]

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Concentra Onsite Employee Health / Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 

Schedule: Full-time, 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends

Location: DeSoto, KS

Competitive Base Salary PLUS Benefits! 

We are seeking a highly experienced and mission-driven Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at our client's onsite Employee Health / Occupational Medicine practice.  The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience as an NP/PA within an urgent care, emergency medicine, and/or family medicine setting.  Experience within an occupational medicine setting is a plus.  Scope of practice includes treating work-related injuries and managing follow-up care, coordinating wellness and safety initiatives, minor first aid, employment physicals and screenings, and maintaining OSHA compliance.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

Concentra is recognized as the nation's leading occupational health care company and one of "America's Greatest Workplaces," as noted in Newsweek.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Spends 100% of time in the onsite clinic providing direct patient care, leading by example, and creating an exceptional patient experience.

• Ensures day-to-day execution of Concentra's clinical model collaborating with members of the healthcare team to drive optimal clinical outcomes.

• Accountable for monitoring, understanding, and effecting key onsite clinic metrics that relate to quality outcomes.
• Advanced Primary Care - chronic condition management, gaps in care, preventive health and age-appropriate screenings, vaccinations, SDOH, wellness initiatives, clinic utilization and patient satisfaction.
• Occupational Medicine - timely return to work measures after an injury on the job, case duration, lost time, work duty status, reduction in work-related illnesses and improved functional capacity.

• Provides direct patient care through compilation of the medical history, conduction of the physical exam, diagnosis, and the development of appropriate treatment plans.

• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.

• Maintains timely, accurate and detailed patient records and paperwork.

• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.

• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.

• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.

• Listens to and understands internal and external client needs.

• Assists in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice judgment and quality of clinical care.

• Assists in the development and presentation of education and instructional programs.

• Provides excellent and compassionate customer service to all patients, clients and peers while incorporating Orange Book values.

Education/Credentials

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Major: Nursing or related health field

Degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Education Details: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent education and experience

• Master’s degree in nursing or related health field from an accredited college or university

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Current licensed nurse practitioner in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice

• Must maintain work state nurse practitioner licensure throughout the course of employment

Job-Related Experience

Customarily has at least the following experience:

3 years

• Customarily has at least three years of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care or an emergency setting

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility

• Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions

• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism

• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies

• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific)

• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operations

• Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern delivery of rehabilitation services

• Knowledge of worker’s compensation and clinical procedures and all processes involved in the delivery of quality care.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education

EEO Statement

Concentra provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories. In addition, Concentra Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.