Physician Assistant (DOM Occupational Health)

We are seeking a Physician Assistant whose position involves providing clinical and administrative services at the Mack Truck/Volvo on-site clinic. The position reports directly to the Regional Manager for the Mack Truck/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Medical Director and Division Administrator of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Specific Duties & Responsibilities * Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the Mack Truck/Volvo facility in Macungie, PA. * Triage and treat, as appropriate, work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses. * Dispense over the counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders for employees with work-related and non-work-related illnesses/injuries * Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP. * Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with Mack Truck/Volvo protocol. * Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purposes of reducing illness and absenteeism. * Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers’ compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with Mack Truck/Volvo protocols. * Assist, coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events. * Provide onsite patient education regarding injuries/illnesses, medication, treatments, stretching etc. * Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems. Administrative services provided to include * Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols and standing orders. * Maintain adequate clinical supplies. * Maintain Pennsylvania CLIA, required for lab testing provided on-site. * Maintain patient electronic medical records. Work collaboratively with the onsite Mack Truck/Volvo teams * To coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives. * To manage workers’ compensation claims. * To expand clinic services and reach. * Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed. * Provide general medical advice to the Mack Truck/Volvo Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments in Macungie, PA. * Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations, and professional standards. * Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide backup clinical care. * Ensure all patients receive prompt, courteous, friendly and professional attention to their needs and requests. * Ensure onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive. * Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals. * Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with Mack Truck/Volvo employees as required. Special knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of a patient and implement proper care including referral to outside specialties * Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, counsel patients and interact with clients/employees, coworkers, and outside vendors * A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures is necessary Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program. * Must be licensed in the state where practicing. * National Board Certification. * Experience may be considered in place of a Bachelor’s Degree. * BLS certification. * Related experience (adult medicine). Preferred Qualifications * Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine). * Experience in Occupational Medicine,...