Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description Join Our Compassionate Team! Are you a dedicated Physician Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and inclusive environment? At Work Health Solutions, we believe in nurturing both our patients and our staff. We’re excited to invite you to apply for a Physician Assistant position in beautiful Chico, California!
What We Offer - Inclusive Workplace: We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
- Supportive Management: Our direct managers are committed to your success and provide guidance every step of the way.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
- Happy Employees: Join a team of inspired professionals who love what they do.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits to support you and your family.
- Consideration of sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance is available!
About Us At Work Health Solutions, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every voice matters. Our team is composed of compassionate professionals who are passionate about providing high-quality care to our community. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, our managers are committed to your success, offering guidance and support every step of the way.
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 to 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.
Requirements Required Licenses and Certifications: - Licensed as a Physician Assistant in state of practice.
- Nationally Certified as 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 in specified locations, as directed by VP of Medical Operations or CCO.
Education, Skills, And Qualifications - Master's degree required.
- At least one year (three years preferred) of clinical experience as a 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.
- Current DOT medical examiner certification in specified locations
- Ability to train ancillary support staff on clinical skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving and workflow management skills
- Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
Other Qualifications - Requirements as set forth in the specific contract for the site may include working flexible hours including evenings, nights and weekends. Travel for assignments and/or training may occasionally be required.
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.
Salary Description
$156,000- $197,600
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,