Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN
Location: Tucson Arizona
Description: Concentra Inc. is currently seeking to employ Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN right now, this occupation will be placed in Arizona. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Concentra is looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work on a PRN basis in our Tucson, AZ market.
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, Nurse Practitioner provides 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 an! esthetic, examines and cleans wounds, incises and drains absce! sses 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 Associatio! n as requested.
Helps ensure center’s 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 worker’s co! mpensation and clinical procedures/processes.
Working knowledg! e 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.
Required Experience
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
Advanced degree from accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant program of study.
Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in accordance with state laws of practice.
JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1year experience in occupational health nursing or related field.
This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:48:01 GMT