Clinical Manager - Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Are you ready to take your Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner career to new heights in Erie, PA? As Clinical Manager 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 Clinical Manager, you will provide primary medical direction and coordination of professional healthcare services in a clinical setting, under the direction of the Regional Medical Director, consistent with Concentra’s medical protocols and in accordance with Concentra policies, practices, procedures and applicable regulations. Such activity will ensure the delivery of affordable, efficient, responsible and accountable healthcare of the highest quality to business, industry and patients.

Bonus Potential! Monthly and Quarterly Bonus Incentives!

Responsibilities

• Spends 100% of time in a center providing direct patient care, leading by example, and creating an exceptional patient experience
• Under the direction of the Medical Director or designated Staff Physicians participates in managing medical treatment activities of the center and coordinating activities of the center with those of other centers
• Responsible along with the Center Leadership Team for creating an environment of clear responsibility, authority, autonomy and accountability that energizes and encourages the staff to perform at their personal best
• Mentors back office staff to enhance existing competencies and develop new ones through education/training opportunities; demonstrates patience, skill and helping others succeed
• Assures support staff properly implements clinical policies and procedures
• Ensures documentation in the medical record is timely and reflects appropriate assessments and reassessments specific to patient needs
• Meets with the Regional Medical Director and/or Area/Associate Medical Director on regular bases to discuss quality of patient care and reviews medical policies, procedures, records and performance of the center
• Assures compliance with licensure, certification, and accreditation
• Participates in the hiring process for Center Administrators, Therapists and back-office personnel prior to offer of employment being extended
• Provides budgetary report to guarantee medical responsibility can be adequately met by operations
• Sponsors inter-disciplinary collaboration through personally demonstrated attributes of leadership. Effectively uses a cross-functional team approach to enhance center results
• Analyzes reports, test findings, results of examinations, and diagnoses condition; prescribes or administers treatment; oversees maintenance of case histories, health examination reports, and other medical needs
• Develops, implements, and monitors medical surveillance protocols for client companies
• Participates with the Therapy Director in the orientation of all new center therapists
• Facilitates the development of a team approach of medical care between the therapist and the Clinical Manager
• Works with the Center Therapy Director and the center Therapy team to implement “best practice patterns”
• Interacts with outcome assurance to assure cases are being managed by the medical staff in an efficient and appropriate manner
• In Center Leadership Meetings, reviews clinical effectiveness, occupational reports and plans for clinic growth and development
• Meets with employers to discuss health and safety needs, and to conduct workplace walk-through and other on-site assessments, which develop effective client relations
• Communicates with client representative upon seeing employer patients for initial injuries and change of status
• Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs to the client base
• Participates in new business development
• Actively responds to client needs, requests, concerns and complaints
• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, clients and peers while incorporating Orange Book values
• Dedicated to exceeding customer and patient expectations as measured by NPER/NPS/TATs
• Ensures accuracy when completing, executing tasks and performing quality assurance checks
• Ensures accurate, concise, timely and complete documentation of results and paperwork
• Provides an excellent, compassionate and warm patient experience regardless of patient volume
• Ability to manage time, prioritize and multi-task in a busy environment
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs such as scheduling and working additional/different hours/shifts when appropriate
• Ability to consistently deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment
• Takes action to assist in other areas and to do what is needed to ensure an excellent patient experience
• Seeks out opportunities for additional clinical training and self-development in order to consistently provide quality care
• Effectively communicates with all patients, clients, supervisors and peers while incorporating Orange Book values
• Listens to and understands internal and external client needs in order to act and address
• Committed to personal excellence and understands how daily work contributes to center operation
• Holds self and others accountable. Is willing and able to assist others in order to achieve results

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

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program or passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
• Current licensed nurse practitioner or physican assistant in the state where employed and in accordance with state laws of practice and must maintain the work state nurse practitioner or physician assistant licensure throughout the course of employment
• DEA registration in Pennsylvania
• CMS enrolled or able to be before date of hire
• DOT/FMCSA certified or able to be before date of hire

Job-Related Experience

• At least two or more years of experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, primary care, sports medicine or emergency medicine

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
• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational medicine requirements (state specific)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of clinical operations
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that govern delivery of rehabilitation services
• Knowledge of worker’s compensation and clinical procedures and all processes involved in the delivery of quality care
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in Continuing Medical Education
• Leadership skills and management accountability
• Skilled in the treatment of minor trauma injuries and orthopedic injuries
• Knowledge of techniques and information needed to diagnose and treat human injuries
• Speaking to effectively convey information to colleagues, peers, patients, or clients
• Problem sensitivity
• Judgment and decision making
• Instructing skills to teach others
• Customer and personal service knowledge including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Social perceptiveness
• Active listening
• Documenting and recording information

Additional Data

Benefits Include:

• • Outpatient center working hours M-F, 8 to 5; so no nights, no weekends, no holidays, no call
  • Compensation package:
  • Competitive base salary with annual merit increase opportunity
  • Monthly Stipend
  • Monthly RVU Bonus Incentive
  • Quarterly Quality Care Bonus Incentive
  • Generous Paid Time Off package for new colleagues include:
  • 24 days of Paid Time Off (annually, with roll-over)
  • 5 days of Paid CME Time (annually)
  • 6 Paid Holidays
  • 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

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

 

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including hiring, promotion and advancement, without regard to the following characteristics: race, color, national origin, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local fair employment practice laws.