APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- EHS Occupational Health Services Multi-Site- FT ([...]

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 129,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking an advanced practice provider (PA or NP) to join our interprofessional Workforce Health and Wellness team, focused on diagnosing and treating work-related injuries with adherence to OSHA and safe return-to-work protocols.

The role supports a multidisciplinary team of medical assistants, nurses, physical therapists, APPs and physicians, delivering high-quality care across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Graduate PA/NP program from an accredited institution.
• Current PA/NP license and BLS certification.
• Experience in occupational health or workplace health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced practice care for work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied staff to manage patient care.
• orders, examines, and treats patients within scope of practice and formulary.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and safe return-to-work protocols.

Skills

Advanced Practice Provider

Interprofessional teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Workplace health

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Graduate of PA/NP program

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2658757 Onsite 107081001 Workforce Health and Wellness-Palo Alto Other PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- EHS Occupational Health Services Multi-Site- FT (8 Hour) Days

We are seeking an advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) to join our interprofessional team (medical assistants, nurses, physical therapists, APPs, and a physician) at Workforce Health and Wellness. You will specialize in diagnosing and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, balancing sharp clinical decision-making with a strong understanding of institutional compliance, OSHA standards, and safe return-to-work guidelines. You’ll also provide clinical support to our surveillance teams. This role offers the unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of clinical excellence and workplace safety, directly supporting the healthcare professionals who keep our academic medical center running.

What You Will Do

• A. PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the PA’s education, training and experience, and which are delegated by a supervising physician who is responsible for the patients cared for by that PA.
• B. A PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a supervising physician.
• C. Scope of Practice of the PA:
• 1. Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• 2. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• 3. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• 4. Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol].
• 5. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• 6. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• 7. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• 8. Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• 9. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• 10. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure : Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
• 11. After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
• a. Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
• b. Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
• 12. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
• 13. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• 14. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• 15. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• 16. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• 17. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• 18. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• 19. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
• 20. Other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university. Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement.
• Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Experience Qualifications

• Meets Career Ladder criteria for PA IV.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support . and
• PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure .
• DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration .

These Principles Apply To ALL Employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $94.35 - $125.03 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

Locations: Stanford Health Care

This is a Stanford Health Care job.