Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

WorkCare, Inc.; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 71,635 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide health care services to employees on-site. The role encompasses essential duties including first-aid treatments, regulatory testing, and maintaining communication with medical personnel. The candidate must hold a current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Vermont, a DEA license, and have at least 3 years of advanced practice experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have unrestricted DEA license.
• Minimum of 3 years advanced practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides first-aid and medical treatment to occupationally ill/injured workers.
• Performs regulatory testing and vaccinations as required.
• Maintains communication with Medical Director and client management.
• Develops relationships with client management and safety personnel.

Skills

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Vermont

National certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Professional

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at site.

Schedule

Monday - Wednesday 8:00am - 8:30pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Care, Treatment and Testing:

• Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate Workers’ Compensation standards and laws.
• Provides first-aid or minimal incidental care and treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational conditions consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws.
• Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, EKG’s, vision screening, audiograms, and drug testing if required.
• Performs other wellness activities, flu shots, education and coaching for programs as requested.
• Performs examinations for employee medical surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, or exit exams.
• Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.
• Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absences.
• Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives as needed.

Clinic Management

• Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Medical Records and Private Health Information.
• Maintains employee health records and databases.
• Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information.
• Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information.
• Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Client Interaction

• Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and WorkCare supervisors and managers.
• Communicates with appropriate client management frequently.
• Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, WorkCare and by law.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Vermont with national certification.
• Must have unrestricted DEA license.
• Current ACLS preferred.
• Required BLS certification.
• A minimum of 3 years advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.
• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to create and edit written materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures and strong professional and clinical judgment; and take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and on a team basis; extremely organized; able to manage multiple priorities.

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to navigate uneven surfaces.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.
• Normal medical clinic environment.

The hourly pay range for this position is $52.00 - $62.00 per hour. Final compensation offered to the final candidate within this range depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include pro-rated paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.