As a Physician Assistant in our Matsu Occupational Health Clinic, you will be a key provider of acute and occupational medical care for a diverse workforce. This role combines hands-on clinical expertise with preventive health strategies, including diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses, performing occupational surveillance testing (such as audiograms, pulmonary function tests, physicals, and drug collections), and conducting diagnostic procedures like lab work, X-rays, and ECGs. You'll prescribe and dispense medications within your scope, maintain accurate medical records, and collaborate with physicians, safety teams, and HR to support injury rehabilitation and return-to-work programs. With responsibilities ranging from health promotion initiatives to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, this position offers a dynamic blend of patient care, occupational health, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications- Active Alaska License for PA
- Active BLS, ACLS and DEA
- Minimum 1-2 years relevant urgent care experience, emergency or occupational health.
- Maintains professional certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and State of Alaska licensure (or eligible to apply of State of AK License.).
- Maintains emergency medicine skills through specific training (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
- Have or obtain appropriate certifications in Occupational Medicine Testing and CAOHC and NIOSH.
Key Responsibilities Step into a role where your clinical expertise supports the health and safety of Alaska's workforce. In this position, you'll deliver high-quality care in a dynamic environment that blends primary care with occupational health:
- Provide Comprehensive Care: Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries for employees, ensuring timely and effective treatment in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Perform Specialized Testing: Conduct occupational surveillance exams such as audiograms, pulmonary function tests, physicals, and drug collections-both in the clinic and onsite as needed.
- Utilize Advanced Diagnostics: Carry out laboratory, radiological, and electrocardiograph procedures to support accurate diagnoses.
- Prescribe and Dispense Medications: Manage pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances, within your scope and in compliance with DEA regulations.
- Coordinate Care: Refer patients to consulting physicians or dentists when specialized care is required and collaborate with occupational medicine physicians for complex cases.
- Support Workforce Health: Work with supervisors, safety representatives, HR, and Worker's Compensation teams to facilitate injury rehabilitation and return-to-work programs.
- Maintain Accurate Records: Document injuries, medical forms, and statistical logs in compliance with company policies and medical standards.
- Promote Wellness: Assist with fitness assessments and health promotion programs to keep employees healthy and engaged.
- Ensure Compliance: Maintain licensure and certifications, uphold bloodborne pathogen standards, and keep clinical equipment functioning properly.
- Leverage Technology: Use Microsoft Office and occupational health software to manage data and streamline workflows.
Physical Demands and Working ConditionsWork conditions are such that significant time will be spent walking, standing, stooping, sitting, assisting with positioning patients, and include some lifting.
Contingencies Offer contingent upon ability to pass pre-employment drug testing (federal panel), physical exam, background check and motor vehicle report.
