The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the PBC Cincinnati, OH/ Erlanger, KY Plants. This position will work three days a week at the Cincinnati, OH center and two days a week at the Erlanger, KY center. The position reports directly to the South Regional Coordinator for the PBC/JHU partnership and 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 PepsiCo clinics in Cincinnati, OH and Erlanger, KY.
- 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 PepsiCo
- Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.
- Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
- Maintain Letter of Permit Exception as 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.
- Manage workers' compensation claims.
- Expand clinic services and reach.
- Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
- Provide general medical advice to the PepsiCo Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments.
- Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with PepsiCo 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 PepsiCo employees as required.
- Ensure PepsiCo onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
- Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program.
- Registered/licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Physicians.
- National Board Certification.
- Related experience (adult medicine).
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).
- Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers' Compensation, and DOT exams.
- DOT Medical Examiner preferred.
- Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred.
- Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred.
Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: Min $102,000 - Max $151,400 ($130,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: MD - Other Location
Department name: 10002816-SOM DOM Occupational Health
Personnel area: School of Medicine
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