Full Job Description
Job Overview: This position is a clinician with advanced education and clinical practice. Under direct physician supervision, this position may manage patients, providing primary health care and case management, focusing on disease prevention, wellness, and management of minor, chronic, and acute illness in collaboration with the primary care physician. 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. Job Requirements: 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 Providers (BLS) Prescriptive Authority State Physician Assistant License NCCPA certification Passing grade on initial NCCPA board exam Recertification every 6 years Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal relations and problem solving Strong interest in prevention Job Responsibilities:
Quality of Care – 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
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.
Patient Care – 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.
Center Operations / Growth – 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.
- 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