Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant
• •Must be able to perform certain physician's duties including history taking, physical examination, diagnostic tests, and treatment
• •All under the responsible supervision of a licensed physician
• •Perform basic medical duties such as history taking, patient evaluation, all other routine medical procedures and minor surgical procedures, diagnosis, and recommended treatment
• •All under the guidance and supervision of a licensed Physician
• •Conduct pre-employment and annual physical exams to ensure employees are physically able to perform their job duties
• •Collaborate with Clinical Staff to ensure patient is attended to and diagnosed with proper recommendations of employer on patient required medical care
• •Prescribe medications and therapies to manage symptoms and promote healing
• •Educate patients about their conditions, treatment options, and preventative measures they can take to avoid future injuries
• •Assist with investigations to identify the root cause of incidents/injuries and recommend appropriate actions to improve safety and performance in the work place
• •Provide guidance with the treatment and follow-up care of patients
• •Oversee and manage the required physical evaluation programs to meet regulatory requirements; such as OSHA and CDC
• •Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
• •Must be able to be available for on-call shifts both evenings and weekends
• •Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• •Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• •Must be detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
• •Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
• •Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• •Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, workers' compensation laws, and OSHA standards
• •Must have a current California Physician Assistant license
• •Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
• •Must be DOT certified or certified within 30 days of hire
• •Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED)
• •Must have ability to lift and transfer patients
• •Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• •Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• •Must be able to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time frame
• •Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, including physical examination