Physician Assistant II

Spectra Tech, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Tech, Inc. is seeking a Physician Assistant II in Los Alamos, NM, to assist occupational physicians in various clinical tasks. The role involves evaluating employee health, counseling on health-related matters, and ensuring compliance with established policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree, board certification as a Physician Assistant, and 2-5 years of clinical experience in occupational medicine or related fields. Strong interpersonal and clinical judgment skills are necessary.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine or a clinically related field.
• Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) through the NCCPA.
• Licensed to practice medicine in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Assist occupational physicians in providing medical services and treatment.
• Evaluate employee health concerns and recommend appropriate follow-up.
• Identify workplace medical issues and support corrective actions.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Spectra Tech, Inc. is hiring for a Physician Assistant II in Los Alamos, NM.

Summary

Assists Laboratory occupational physicians in areas including, but not necessarily limited to:

• Carrying out treatments
• Determining and arranging proper patient dispositions
• Identifying and correcting workplace medical issues
• Counseling and educating employees on health-related issues

This position functions as a fully qualified professional with a full understanding of occupational medicine and related clinical disciplines. The selected candidate will work independently under limited direction while resolving a wide range of clinical and occupational health issues.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist occupational physicians in providing medical services and treatment
• Evaluate employee health concerns and recommend appropriate disposition and follow-up
• Identify workplace medical issues and support corrective actions
• Counsel employees on health-related matters and preventive care
• Provide clinical support within an occupational medicine environment
• Resolve a diverse range of complex issues requiring analysis and evaluation of multiple factors
• Contribute to organizational goals and objectives through effective clinical decision-making
• Network with senior internal and external personnel regarding occupational health matters
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions
• Independently plan activities and prioritize assignments to accomplish objectives
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor of Science degree required
  • Working knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in Occupational Medicine with 2-5 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine
  • OR working knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in a clinically related field, including family medicine, emergency medicine, urgent care medicine, internal medicine, sports medicine; 2-5 years of recent clinical experience in one of these fields
• Required Certifications & Licensure
  • Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) through the NCCPA
  • Licensed to practice medicine through the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners
  • Current New Mexico Pharmacy License
  • Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License

Professional Characteristics

• Fully functioning professional with broad clinical expertise
• Ability to resolve complex issues using sound clinical judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with physicians, employees, and stakeholders
• Proven ability to evaluate clinical information and develop appropriate solutions

Spectra Tech, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are also an E-verify employer.