Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Concentra Lake Balboa, CA 91406, US

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Overview

Bonus Potential! Monthly and Quarterly Bonus Incentives!

Work Schedule:

3 days/week 10:30AM - 7:30PM
2 days/week 9AM - 6PM
No weekend or night coverage

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve.

As a Physician Assistant, you are subject to the medical protocols established by Association and the Chief Medical Officer of Concentra and in cooperation with other physicians assigned to a clinic or “Center”, if any, Physician Assistant shall provide primary medical direction and coordination of professional medical care within the occupational health program.

Responsibilities

Performs medical assessment of Center patients
Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for center patients
Maintains clinical core competency
Assures compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies
Meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs and conducts workplace walk-through and other on-site assessments.
Regularly calls client representatives upon seeing employee patients for initial injuries and change of duty status
In the absence of the Center Medical Director, provides guidance to other medical staff (e.g. physician assistants, nurse practitioners and back/front office staff) to ensure Concentra’s mission is achieved.
Provides an excellent, compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume
Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree in related health field from an accredited college or university
Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program)
Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
Current licensed physician assistant in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice
Must maintain work state physician assistant licensure throughout the course of employment

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Agrees, supports, and commits to Concentra’s core practice standards and Policies and Procedures
Ability to supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop staff
Fosters a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity
Ability to “put patients first” and enjoys treating patients
Superior patient/customer service and “bed side manner” skills
Must be a team player in a multidisciplinary environment

Additional Data

Benefits Include:

- Many of our clinics offer working hours M-F, 8 to 5, no nights, no weekends, no holidays, no call
- Compensation package:
- Generous Paid Time Off package for new colleagues include:
- Medical Malpractice Coverage
- Reimbursement for dues upon approval, for the renewal of applicable licensure, certifications, memberships, etc.
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Tuition Reimbursement opportunity
- Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Plans
- Life/Disability Insurance:
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program
- Opportunity to teach residents and students
- Training provided in Occupational Medicine
- Supplemental health benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance)
- Pre-tax spending accounts (health care and dependent care FSA)
- Concentra accredited CME courses
- Occupational Health University
- Leadership development programs
- Relocation assistance (when applicable)
- Identity theft services
- Colleague discount program
- Unmatched opportunities for advancement locally and nationally

This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the state range of $150,000 to $165,000 yearly depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.

External candidates: submit your application on concentra.com/careers
Current colleagues: visit the internal career portal on the main page of MyConcentra to apply
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance

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