Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)

Position Overview:

This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position shall be filled by a qualified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.  The APP uses clinical judgments in conducting health assessments, making differential diagnosis, and prescribing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Plans are implemented through independent action, health counseling, and collaboration with other members of the health team. The APP is responsible for clinical oversight and health center consultation regarding administration of health care policy and procedure of the delivery of services as they pertain to their designated site/role. The APP promotes optimum health, prevents illness and injury, completes employer service exams, and manages work-related injuries and illnesses at their assigned location(s).

Variable schedule based on needs of program.

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs physical examinations and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines and instructions of Physician oversight including Department of Transportation (DOT) exams, where required.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients’ clinical problems and health care needs. Includes proficiency in reading x-rays performed by onsite radiology tech where applicable.
• Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition. Provides written patient instructions.
• Collaborates with Physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan for work-related injuries and illnesses and/or limited scope primary care in designated locations.
• Prescribes or recommends medications or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, acupuncture, or other related therapeutic procedures.
• Refers patients to overseeing physician for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Performs clinical procedures as appropriate in clinic setting under the direction of Medical Director. May include, but not limited laceration repair, joint injections, wound care, and other procedures as directed. 
• Maintains medical records using designated electronic medical record (EMR).
• Educates and coaches clinical staff on best practices and assists center managers in facilitating program management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in state of practice.
• Nationally Certified as: 
  • FNP, ANP, or AGNP by AANP or ANCC; or
  • PA-C by NCCPA
• Current Certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for medical provider is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.
• Current DEA license to write prescriptions under the authority of the Medical Leader, if allowed within state of practice.
• Valid NPI
• Current DOT medical examiner certification required on hire or within 30 days of hire.

Education, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Master's degree required. 
• At least one year (three years preferred) of clinical experience as an NP/PA in ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice, urgent care, or emergency department setting. 
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety concepts and OSHA regulations preferred.
• Ability to train ancillary support staff on clinical skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and workflow management skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands & fingers to handle, or feel. 
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel for assignments is required.