What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant position at MBI Industrial Medicine?
Medicine for Business and Industry (MBI) operates outpatient clinics specializing in acute injury care within an Occupational Medicine setting. Our services focus on treating occupational injuries. No chronic pain management! Our fully integrated EMR system enables providers to deliver high-quality patient care with minimal administrative responsibilities.
MBI currently has 31 locations in Arizona, Colorado, California, and Nevada, with plans to expand into additional states soon. Significant career growth opportunities are available for qualified candidates. Successful candidates come from various medical backgrounds including Urgent Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.
Summary : Under the supervision of a licensed physician, Advance Practice Providers provide healthcare services to patients both in the clinic and via telemedicine, adhering to established clinical practice principles. Act as a medical consultant / advisor regarding the medical status of the clients presenting for physical examinations for staff.
Work Schedule : Onsite Saturdays at West Phoenix from 8 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM, with on-call responsibilities throughout the weekend until Monday at 7 : 00 AM.
The role involves being on home call to manage telemedicine services and promptly responding to in-center patient care needs as required.
Responsibilities :
Review Past Medical History, family history social history and review of symptoms, perform physical examinations of the eyes, ears, head, neck, chest, heart, abdomen, back, extremities, male genitals (for hernias), neurologic systems, general condition, height, weight vital signs, vision, hearing, and / or electrocardiograms for the purpose of determining capacity to safely perform specified job functions.
Review and interpret radiographs of the chest, back, and / or extremities to determine the presence of a pre-existing condition prior to beginning work.
Evaluate and manage the following conditions :
Common occupational musculoskeletal injuries of the neck, back, and upper and lower extremities
Work-related injuries to the head with or without loss of consciousness, assuming the individual is currently conscious and alert
Work-related injuries to the chest or abdomen, with the possibility of hernias
Work-related lacerations of the face and extremities which do not impair function or sensation
Work-related foreign bodies to the eye, and other non-penetrating eye injuries or conditions of the eye that do not affect vision
Work-related rashes and other occupational skin conditions
Occupational asthma and other work-related respiratory symptoms
Evaluation and management to include :
Review of the chief complaint, mechanism or description of injury, associated symptoms, effect on activities of daily living (including work) past medical, social, family history (including functions of usual job), and appropriate physical examination
Appropriately diagnosing the problem
Recommendation of appropriate over-the-counter medications, application of heat or cold, referral for home exercise training
Prescription of appropriate medications and therapy
Ordering and interpretation of appropriate radiographs
Recommendation and application of ace bandages, braces, splints and casts as appropriate
Treatment of non-displaced uncomplicated fractures
Referral for specialized testing such as MRI, EMG as necessary and appropriate
Referral for specialty care as appropriate
Identification of appropriate limitations to activity at home and work
Rendering an opinion regarding causality and work relatedness.
Requirements :
Master's degree and valid, unrestricted state licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
FMCSA certification for DOT exams, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Current BLS certification.
Experience utilizing telemedicine
Ability to obtain Colorado medical license
Ability to exercise high levels of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to meet organizational goals in a dynamic business environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with clear and effective verbal and written communication.
Proficient computer skills
Strong organizational skills and customer service orientation; ability to build relationships with staff, patients, and clients.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Bilingual is Spanish is a plus.
Provider must respond in person to Goodyear or Kyrene Clinic within 30 minutes of receiving an on-call notification.
Equal Opportunity Employer
