Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Workcare Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 102,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Job summary

Workcare Inc. seeks a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support medical and safety efforts at a large-scale construction site in Boise, ID.

Coverage includes daytime, evening, and Saturday hours, with duties spanning on-site care, testing, and travel health coordination. The role requires Idaho licensure, national certification, and current DEA; ACLS/BLS; 3+ years in advanced practice, preferably with occupational medicine.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP/PA license in Idaho with national certification.
• DEA license in good standing.
• ACLS/BLS certifications.
• Minimum 3 years of advanced practice experience; occupational medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-aid and medical treatment to workers and follow-up.
• Conduct regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, and drug testing as required.
• Coordinate employee health screenings, fit-for-duty, return-to-work and medical surveillance.
• Manage clinic operations, medical records, and HIPAA compliance.
• Prepare timely reports for client management and insurers.
• Support travel health and vaccination programs.
• Maintain regular communication with Medical Director and supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Privacy & confidentiality

Critical thinking

Data gathering & reporting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Written materials

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Idaho NP/PA license

National certification

DEA license

ACLS/BLS certifications

Tools

Windows OS

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job SummaryWe are looking for a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support medical and safety efforts at a large scale construction site located in Boise, ID. This project is anticipated to last multiple years with exact timing to be determined by client requirements.The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at site.Coverage will include daytime, evening, and Saturday hours.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEmployee Care, Treatment and Testing:Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate standards and lawsProvides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational care consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws.Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.Performs wellness based testing and screening such as bio-metric (Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Glucose, etc.) screening, Flu-Shots, and coaching for programs such as Smoking Cessation, Weight-loss and other company specific campaigns or seasonal programs such as Allergy Prevention including education and shots.Coordinates employee health screening and surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, medical surveillance, exit exams and substance of abuse screenings.Coordinates Travel Care and vaccinations to support global travelProvides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absencesProvides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiativesWork with ergonomist on resolving ergonomic issues with client company employeesWriting prescriptions, as neededClinic Management:Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requestsMedical Records and Private Health Information:Maintains employee health records and databasesComputer data entry of all employee demographic and health informationResponsibly handles and guards Protected Health InformationFollows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations and guidelinesMaintain OSHA recordkeeping information and update OSHA logClient Interaction:Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and WorkCare supervisors and managersCommunicates with appropriate client management frequentlyProvides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, WorkCare and by lawExpedites injury information to client management and insurance companies as directedPerforms additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as identified by supervisor for the efficient operation of WorkCare.Education and ExperienceCurrent, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Idaho with national certificationMust have current DEA licenseCurrent ACLS/BLS certificationsMust have a minimum of 3 years’ advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine experience preferred.Skills and CompetenciesStrong 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.Computer SkillsMust 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 DemandsRequires 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 15 pounds.Work EnvironmentMainly indoor, office environment conditions.The noise level is usually moderate.Air quality is good and temperature is controlled.The hourly pay range for this position is $74 - $76 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.Benefits for this position include 401K.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.