Physician's Assistant - PRN

Company:Concentra Location:Springfield, MA 01104 Job Category:Medical/Health Reference Code:conc-00018560 Serving the occupational, auto and group healthcare markets, Concentra provides employers, insurers and payors with a series of integrated services that include employment-related injury and occupational healthcare, in-network and out-of-network medical claims review and repricing, access to preferred provider organizations, first notice of loss services, case management and other cost containment services. Concentra provides its services to approximately 136,000 employer locations and 3,700 insurance companies, group health plans, third-party administrators and other healthcare payors. The Company has over 300 medical centers located in 40 states. It also operates the Beech Street and FOCUS networks which include 544,000 providers, 52,000 ancillary providers and 4,400 acute-care hospitals nationwide. Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer.NOTICE:Employment Verification Done. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. JOB SUMMARYProvides primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care healthcare services to patients in a clinic setting, under the supervision of a physician and concurrent with Concentra medical protocols. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Functions:' 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/Nurse Practitioner program.' Physician Assistant Certification or Adult Family Nurse Practitioner Certification JOB RELAVENT EXPERIENCE:' 0 ' 2 years clinical experience in a primary care specialty and/or occupational medicine clinic 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 informationWORKING CONDITIONS:' Clinic environment To Apply, Click here The Circle of Success.Concentra's mission is to improve the quality of life by making health care accessible and affordable. We serve the occupational, urgent care, and automobile markets with a wide range of services: Employment-related injury care and occupational health care provided at more than 320 Concentra-managed medical centers in 40 states. Urgent care services provided to the public at selected medical center locations in key metropolitan areas. Specialty occupational health care solutions provided to employers through on-site locations, by traveling to the workplace, or via the Internet and telephone. Automobile claim services through our Auto Injury Solutions division. The Circle of Opportunity. Concentra manages more than 320 medical centers in 40 states and continues to expand our geographic reach through the acquisition of established medical providers and the development of new locations. We are actively expanding our Urgent Care service offering by adding this capability to existing Concentra Medical Center locations. Our specialty health services, which we refer to as our Health Solutions division, is rapidly expanding as we identify new ways to provide customized health care solutions for employers and their workers.The Circle of Teamwork. Concentra brings together talented, compassionate people to solve the highly complex issues of health care delivery, accessibility, and affordability. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of thousands of people through our ability to improve health care efficiency and outcomes. Your career path and development can be on-the-go at Concentra, where you can advance as far as your ideas and performance can take you.