Job: NP/PA - Full Time - Burlington, VT

Jobing Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Subject to the medical protocols established by Association and the Chief Medical Officer of Concentra and in cooperation with other physicians assigned to a clinic or Center , if any, Physician Assistant shall provide primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the occupational health program.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Examines patient, compiles patient medical data and results of examination.
* Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
* Compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
* Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
* Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
* Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
* Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
* Assists in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice judgment and quality of occupational health care.
* Assists in the development and presentation of education and instructional programs.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

DEMONSTRATED JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

* Skilled in the treatment of minor trauma injuries and orthopedic injuries.
* Knowledge of techniques and information needed to diagnose and treat human injuries.
* Therapy and counseling knowledge .
* Human behavior and performance knowledge.
* Customer and personal service knowledge including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
* Critical thinking.
* Writing.
* Problem sensitivity.
* Information ordering.
* Near vision.
* Inductive reasoning.
* Arm-Hand steadiness.
* Speech clarity.
* Judgment and decision making.
* Active learning.
* Education and training.
* Clerical.
* Speaking to effectively convey information to supervisors, peers, or customers.
* Instructing skills to teach others.
* Reading comprehension.
* Monitoring of self, other individuals to take corrective action.
* Social perceptiveness.
* Active listening.
* Service orientation.
* Documenting and recording information.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Clinic environment.

Required Experience

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

* Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction.
* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program.

JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE:

* 0 2 years clinical experience in a primary care specialty and/or occupational medicine clinic.

Job Location

South Burlington, VT, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular