Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner- PRN

MBI Industrial Medicine; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MBI Industrial Medicine in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical care in clinic and via tele-medicine under physician supervision. You will conduct exams, develop treatment plans, and assess work capacity for employees.

Responsibilities include collaborating with on-site physicians, documenting thoroughly in the EHR, and providing medical opinions on accommodations and return-to-work. OSHA awareness and patient communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher and licensure to practice as NP or PA.
• FMCSA DOT exam certification within 90 days of hire.
• Active DEA license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare to patients in clinic and via tele-medicine under physician supervision.
• Perform complete history and physical exams to assess work capacity.
• Offer medical opinions on job accommodations and return-to-work status.
• Coordinate with the Center Medical Director and staff physicians on treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical assessment

DOT medical exam

Communication

Documentation in EHR

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or PA program

NP/PA licensure

Job description

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Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US

Summary: Under the supervision of a licensed physician, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners provide healthcare services to patients in clinic and via tele-medicine according to the established principles of the clinical practice. APPs act as a medical consultant/advisor regarding the medical status of the clients presenting for physical examinations.

Schedule: PRN (as-needed) at our East Phoenix + Casa Grande, AZ clinics

Organizational Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the values, mission, and vision of MBI Industrial Medicine, Inc., as evidenced by compliance with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Supports the facilities positive interaction with others as evidenced by professional maturity, respect for others, a team centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and appreciation of a variety of viewpoints and diversity in the workplace.
• Exhibits effective communication skills, including proper use of corporate communication systems and chain of command.
• Supports the strategic plan of MBI Industrial Medicine, Inc., as evidenced by a working knowledge of the organization’s goals, mission, and values, implementing them in daily practice.
• Participates in strategic planning activities as requested by the Center or State medical leader.
• Works in partnership with the Clinic Administrator and Center Medical Director to promote the best patient outcomes, work processes, and staff engagement.

Job Functions:

• Provides healthcare to patients both in clinic and via tele-medicine according to the established principles of clinical practice and the current organizational plan or need.
• Consults Center medical director or on-site staff physician for recommendations on clinical management and treatment plans when needed.
• Perform complete history and physical exams for the purpose of determining capacity to safely perform specified job functions.
• Provide medical opinion regarding job accommodations if needed to safely perform specified job functions.
• Participate in the legal process of workers’ compensation, including Samm’s calls, depositions, and testifying in hearings when requested.
• Evaluate and manage the following conditions:
• Common occupational musculoskeletal injuries of the neck, back, and upper and lower extremities.
• Work-related injuries to the head with or without loss of consciousness, assuming the individual is currently conscious and alert.
• Work-related injuries to the chest or abdomen, with the possibility of hernias.
• Work-related lacerations of the face, scalp, and extremities.
• Work-related eye injuries, including foreign bodies to the eye, non-penetrating eye injuries, and chemical exposures.
• Work-related rashes and other occupational skin conditions.
• Occupational asthma and other work-related respiratory symptoms.
• Treatment of non-displaced uncomplicated fractures, including interpreting radiographs, splinting, and orthopedic referral when appropriate.
• Evaluation and management to include:
  • Perform complete and accurate history and physical, including detailed documentation of current work-related complaint, mechanism of injury, activity and occupational limitations, leading to accurate diagnosis and medically appropriate management of the patient.
  • Being aware of OSHA recordability and rendering medically appropriate care, while being aware and sensitive to treatment which makes an injury recordable to the employer.
  • Prescription of appropriate medications and therapy.
  • Ordering and interpretation of radiographs.
  • Referral for specialized testing such as MRI, EMG as necessary and appropriate.
  • Referral for specialty care as appropriate.
  • Identification of appropriate limitations to activity at home and work.
  • Rendering an opinion regarding causality and work relatedness.
  • Communication with employers at the completion of the first visit to review the treatment plan and work capacity of the patient, and at times through the case as requested from the employer or when deemed necessary by the treating provider.

Certifications/Skills Requirements:

• Master’s degree and/or appropriate licensure to work as a N.P. or P.A.
• FMCSA certified for DOT exams (to gain certification within 90 days of hire)
• Active full DEA license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Skills in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient computer skills. Ability to document efficiently in the electronic health record.
• Customer service oriented; strong organizational skills and ability to develop relationships with staff, patients, and clients.