Physician Assistant - Full-time (El Paso) (215048-005) - (US-TX-El Paso - 88595)

Minimum Education: Masters
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: 215048
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JOB SUMMARY

Concentra Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners diagnose and treat Industrial injuries including perform pre-placement, DOT, public safety, sports, wellness, return to work and surveillance physical examinations for varied private companies and governmental agencies and the local community and now also provide Urgent Care medical treatment. Additionally they Travel Health is also provided at our centers. Providers with primary care, family medicine and urgent care experience with good communication skills are encouraged to apply and learn more about the exciting and satisfying field of occupational and urgent care medicine at Concentra.

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.
- Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

- Licensure requirements of the state of jurisdiction
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Physician Assistant or Adult Family Nurse Practitioner certification requested

JOB RELAVENT EXPERIENCE:

- 2 years clinical experience in a primary care specialty and/or occupational medicine clinic

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


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