Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN occupation at Concentra Inc. in Lexington

Concentra Inc. is in need of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN on Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:51:33 GMT. JOB SUMMARY: Subject to medical protocols established by Physician Association (Association) and Chief Medical Officer of Concentra (Company) and in cooperation with other clinic/center physicians, if any, Nurse Practitioner provides primary medical direction and coordination of care within the occupational health program. Directly reports to Center or Regional Medical Director. MAJOR DUTIES AND...

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN

Location: Lexington Kentucky

Description: Concentra Inc. is in need of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - PRN right now, this occupation will be placed in Kentucky. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. JOB SUMMARY:
Subject to medical protocols established by Physician Association (Association) and Chief Medical Officer of Concentra (Company) and in coop! eration with other clinic/center physicians, if any, Nurse Practitioner provides primary medical direction and coordination of care within the occupational health program. Directly reports to Center or Regional Medical Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports center physicians and performs tasks traditionally performed by physicians

Engages in direct patient care:
Performs physical, mental status and medical history examinations; makes records of findings subsequently reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician

Orders and interprets laboratory studies/examinations to determine treatment, orders medication and other forms of treatment as ordered by the physician

Follows patient progress and makes changes in treatment as necessary

Applies local anesthetic, examines and cleans wounds, incises and drains abscesses and sutures

Performs duties as required by supervising physician
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Assists in scheduling and coverage for Company or Associa! tion owned clinics/centers

Participates in the “on call” program to facilitate after hours and weekend case care

Works with Center Medical Director (CMD) to develop, implement and revise policy and helps ensure operations adhere to policy and standards of occupational medicine, Association and Concentra

Meets with Concentra physician leadership to review quality of care and participates in quality assurance processes

Develops or improves services delivered at the Center.

Participates in and assists with continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by Association or Concentra

Recommends potential growth for new and/or existing services

Reviews and submits statistical reports on center activities to Concentra and Association as requested

Helps ensure center’s compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.

Meets with employers to discuss! health and safety needs and conducts work place on-site assessments

Calls client representatives following employee treatment for initial injury or return to work status

Concentra's Data Protection Commitment

• Concentra is committed to protect patient data and to ensure privacy of personal and medical information.
• Every Concentra colleague has the responsibility to adhere to data protection principles.
• If a colleague's role includes handling or processing sensitive data, role-specific policies and requirements apply to ensure the protection of patient information.

Required Skills

DEMONSTRATED JOB-RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services.

Working knowledge of worker’s compensation and clinical procedures/processes.

Working knowledge of diagnoses and treatment of occupational injuries.

Working knowledge of! medical office administration and procedures.

Superior custom! er service and “bed side manner” skills.

Critical thinking, deductive reasoning and decision making skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Clinic environment.

Minimal travel.

Overtime as required.

Required Experience

EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:
Advanced degree from accredited Nurse Practitioner program of study.

Licensed Nurse Practitioner in accordance with state laws of practice.

JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1year experience in occupational health nursing or related field.

This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:51:33 GMT

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