Physician Assistant​/Occupational Medicine​/Illinois​/Locum Tenens​/Physician Assistant

The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the Pepsi Co Chicago Plant in Illinois. The position reports directly to the Central Regional Coordinator for the Pepsi Co/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive Director and Division Administrator of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the Pepsi Co clinic in Chicago, IL.
• Triage and treat, as appropriate, minor work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Dispense over-the-counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with minor work-related and non-work-related concerns (back pain, headache, pharyngitis).
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with company protocol.
• Provide onsite assessment for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purposes of reducing illness and absenteeism.
• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers' compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with company protocols.
• Coordinate annual seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
• Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medication, treatments, etc.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.

Administrative services provided to Pepsi Co.

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
• Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the Illinois Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.
• Maintain patient medical records.

Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams

• Coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
• To manage workers' compensation claims.
• To expand clinic services and reach.
• Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
• Provide general medical advice to the Pepsi Co Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments.
• Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with Pepsi Co and Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations, and professional standards.
• Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide backup clinical care.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with Pepsi Co employees as required.
• Ensure Pepsi Co onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
• Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with Pepsi Co employees as required.

Special knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of a patient and implement proper care.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, and counsel patients and interact with clients/employers.
• A comprehensive understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures is necessary.
• Must have general computer knowledge and the ability to use computerized medical information systems.

• Bachelor's degree;
  Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body;
  Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program
• Must be licensed in the state where practicing
• National Board Certification
• Experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
• BLS certification

• Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).
• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers' Compensation, and DOT exams.
• DOT Medical Examiner.
• Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector
• Certified Breath Alcohol Technician

** Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.

Classified

Title:

Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: $102,000 - $152,900 Annually ($143,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday / Varying
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Illinois
Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health
Personnel area:
School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may…