Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Part-Time

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at site.

Schedule: 20 hours per week; day shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
  • Provides emergency medical treatment and life saving measures if needed.
• Clinic Management
  • Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Supervisor 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.
• Performs additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as identified by supervisor for the efficient operation of WorkCare.