Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Summary We are looking for a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support medical and safety efforts at a large scale construction site located in Boise,  project is anticipated to last multiple years with exact timing to be determined by client requirements.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts erage will include daytime, evening, and Saturday hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Employee Care, Treatment and Testing:

Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate standards and laws Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational care consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws.

Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.

Performs wellness based testing and screening such as bio-metric (Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Glucose, etc.) screening, Flu-Shots, and coaching for programs such as Smoking Cessation, Weight-loss and other company specific campaigns or seasonal programs such as Allergy Prevention including education and shots.

Coordinates employee health screening and surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, medical surveillance, exit exams and substance of abuse screenings.

Coordinates Travel Care and vaccinations to support global travel

Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.

Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absences

Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives

Work with ergonomist on resolving ergonomic issues with client company employees

Writing prescriptions, as needed

Clinic Management:

Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and Work Care Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests

Medical Records and Private Health Information:

Maintains employee health records and databases

Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information

Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations and guidelines

Maintain OSHA recordkeeping information and update OSHA log Client Interaction:

Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and Work Care supervisors and managers

Communicates with appropriate client management frequently

Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, Work Care and by law Expedites injury information to client management and insurance companies as directed

Performs additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as identified by supervisor for the efficient operation of Work Care.

Education and Experience Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Idaho with national certification

Must have current DEA license

Current ACLS/BLS certifications

Must have a minimum of 3 years’ advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine experience preferred.

Skills and Competencies Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.

Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to create and edit written materials.

Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Demonstrate cooperative behavior…