Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Employee Care, Treatment and Testing:
  • Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate Workers’ Compensation standards and laws.
  • Provides first-aid or minimal incidental care and treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational conditions consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws.
  • Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.
  • Performs other wellness activities, flu shots, education and coaching for programs as requested.
  • Performs examinations for employee medical surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, or exit exams.
  • Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.
  • Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absences.
  • Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives as needed.
• Clinic Management
  • Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Clinic manager and Program Manager-Onsite Services regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Medical Records and Private Health Information
  • Maintains employee health records and databases.
  • Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information.
  • Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information.
  • Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Client Interaction:
  • Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and WorkCare supervisors and managers.
  • Communicates with appropriate client management frequently.
  • Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, WorkCare and by law.
• Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Education and Experience

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in New York with national certification in the state applying to.
• Must have unrestricted DEA license.
• Current ACLS/BLS certifications.
• A minimum of 3 years advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• The ability to make independent decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Teams) and learn other software (example: SAP, Cority, etc.) as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Require daily walk to & from parking lot to clinic.
• May drive emergency vehicle within the site when responding to an incident.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.
• Clinic is located within the protected/regulated area