Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant PRN
Location: Lincoln Alabama
Description: Concentra Inc. is currently seeking to employ Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant PRN right now, this vacancy will be placed in Alabama. More details about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Concentra is looking for talented professionals who will embrace and personify the Company values of:
- A Healing Focus
- A Selfless Heart!
- A Tireless Resolve
JOB SUMMARY:
Subject to medical protocols established by Physician Association (Association) and Chief Medical Officer of Concentra (Company) and in cooperation with other clinic/center physicians, if any, Nurse Practitioner provides primary medical direction and coordination of care within the occupational health program. Directly reports to Center or Regional Medical Director.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports center physicians and performs tasks traditionally performed by physicians.
Engages in direct patient care:
Performs physical, mental status and medical history examinations; makes records of findings subsequently reviewed and countersigned by su! pervising physician;
Orders and interprets laboratory! studies/examinations to determine treatment, orders medication and other forms of treatment as ordered by the physician;
Follows patient progress and makes changes in treatment as necessary;
Applies local anesthetic, examines and cleans wounds, incises and drains abscesses and sutures;
Performs duties as required by supervising physician.
Assists in scheduling and coverage for Company or Association owned clinics/centers.
Participates in the “on call†program to facilitate after hours and weekend case care.
Works with Center Medical Director (CMD) to develop, implement and revise policy and helps ensure operations adhere to policy and standards of occupational medicine, Association and Concentra.
Meets with Concentra physician leadership to review quality of care and participates in quality assurance processes.
Develops or improves services delivered at the Center.
Participates in and assi! sts with continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by Association or Concentra.
Recommends potential growth for new and/or existing services.
Reviews and submits statistical reports on center activities to Concentra and Association as requested.
Helps ensure center’s compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.
Meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs and conducts work place on-site assessments.
Calls client representatives following employee treatment for initial injury or return to work status
Concentra's Data Protection Commitment
- Concentra is committed to protect patient data and to ensure privacy of personal and medical information.
- Every Concentra colleague has the responsibility to adhere to data protection principles.
- If a colleague's role includes handling or processing sensitive data, role-specific polici! es and requirements apply to ensure the protection of patient informati! on.
DEMONSTRATED JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.
Working knowledge of worker’s compensation and clinical procedures/processes.
Working knowledge of diagnoses and treatment of occupational injuries.
Working knowledge of medical office administration and procedures.
Superior customer service and “bed side manner†skills.
Critical thinking, deductive reasoning and decision making skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Clinic environment.
Minimal travel.
Overtime as required.
Required Experience
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
Advanced degree from accredited Nurse Practitioner program of study.
Licensed Nurse Practitioner in accordance with state laws of practice.
JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1year experience in occupational he! alth nursing or related field.
This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Concentra Inc..
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 07:50:34 GMT