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Physician Assistant II or Advanced Nurse Practitioner II Occupational Health

TriHealth, Blue Ash, Ohio, United States

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Overview

Full-time, .8 (64 hours/pay period), Occ Health, great benefits! Shift varies within 7a-7p and location varies (primary Sharonville/Queensgate), Occasional Saturday (possibly every 6 weeks) and no holidays! Position

This position is a clinician with advanced education and clinical practice. Under direct physician supervision, this position may manage patients, providing health care and case management, focusing on Occupational Medicine, regulatory compliances, and management of minor, chronic, and acute injuries in collaboration with the clinic Medical Directors. This position also works in close collaboration with the entire multi-disciplinary team to establish realistic goals and a thorough plan of care. Prescribes medications for patients under supervision of a board certified physician. Responsibilities

Performs periodic medical evaluations and initial and follow-up injury care; orders and interprets laboratory tests and examinations to determine treatment; orders medication and other forms of treatment in conjunction with physician; follows the progress of the patients and makes changes in treatment as indicated; applies local anesthetic; examines and cleans wounds; incises and drains abscesses; sutures; makes appropriate legible records of findings during examinations to be reviewed and countersigned by the supervising physician; and performs regular duties as delegated by the supervising physician. Quality Assurance – Reviews statistical reports relative to occupational medicine operations; participates in and assists with Quality Assurance processes; and demonstrates initiative in leading staff in quality of care issues. Recommends potential means of growth and development for new and/or existing services within occupational medicine; promotes, supports, and engages in projects and activities which will develop or improve occupational medicine service delivery; attends required and recommended internal and external meetings; participates in development and presentation of educational programs for staff; and assists in the orientation process for new physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Regularly calls client representatives upon seeing an employee/patient for initial injuries and change of duty status and meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs. Conducts workplace walk throughs and other on-site assessments; participates in the development and presentation of educational programs to employers; and promotes, supports, and engages in activities that will develop or improve occupational medicine services delivered to client companies. Works with the Facility Medical Director to ensure practice is consistent with medical policy and professional standards in occupational medicine and standards of TriHealth; cooperates and participates in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice and the quality of occupational health care; and participates in and assists with in-service and continuing education programs for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses. Qualifications

PA: Doctoral Degree, Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant; or equivalent education and experience as formerly required by Ohio law prior to 2007 Basic Life Support for Healthcare (Required) Passing grade on initial NCCPA board exam (Required) Prescriptive Authority Recertification every 6 years Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem solving Desired Worker's Compensation/Employer physicals experience Basic Life Support (BLS) Providers Required NCCPA certification Required State Physician Assistant License Required APN: Master\'s Degree in Nursing Graduate from NP, CNS or midwife program Specialty certification in area of expertise Registered Nurse with APRN Licensure Demonstrated expertise in area of clinical specialization Professional membership in specialty nursing organization required within one year of start date 3-4 years experience Clinical in Nursing Nursing practice in geriatric, occupational health, or other applicable setting Job Responsibilities

Performs periodic medical evaluations and initial and follow-up injury care; orders and interprets laboratory tests and examinations to determine treatment; orders medication and other forms of treatment in conjunction with physician; follows the progress of the patients and makes changes in treatment as indicated; applies local anesthetic; examines and cleans wounds; incises and drains abscesses; sutures; makes appropriate legible records of findings during examinations to be reviewed and countersigned by the supervising physician; and performs regular duties as delegated by the supervising physician. Quality Assurance – Reviews statistical reports relative to occupational medicine operations; participates in and assists with Quality Assurance processes; and demonstrates initiative in leading staff in quality of care issues. Recommends potential means of growth and development for new and/or existing services within occupational medicine; promotes, supports, and engages in projects and activities which will develop or improve occupational medicine service delivery; attends required and recommended internal and external meetings; participates in development and presentation of educational programs for staff; and assists in the orientation process for new physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Regularly calls client representatives upon seeing an employee/patient for initial injuries and change of duty status and meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs. Conducts workplace walk throughs and other on-site assessments; participates in the development and presentation of educational programs to employers; and promotes, supports, and engages in activities that will develop or improve occupational medicine services delivered to client companies. Works with the Facility Medical Director to ensure practice is consistent with medical policy and professional standards in occupational medicine and standards of TriHealth; cooperates and participates in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice and the quality of occupational health care; and participates in and assists with in-service and continuing education programs for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and nurses. Working Conditions

Climbing - Rarely Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently Lifting

Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Frequently Talking - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently TriHealth SERVE Standards

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS... • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS... • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer\'s expectations have not been met • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) • Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS... • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. • Respect everyone\'s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS... • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS... • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

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