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, Workers' Compensation, and DOT exams.
- DOT Medical Examiner preferred.
- Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred.
- Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $100,000 - $152,900 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Pennsylvania
Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health
Personnel area: School of Medicine
