NP or PA - Occupational Health - Full Time - Days - $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
Company: Mohawk Valley Health System
Location: Utica
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
Job SummaryThe Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant of
Occupational and Employee Health is a lead clinical professional
supporting MVHS's occupational health and wellness care, workers'
compensation cases and disability management in conjunction with
other clinical staff in Employee Health. The NP/PA evaluates and
treats both work and non-work-related conditions, providing direct
care or referral to appropriate health care providers. -Prescribes
medications and therapeutics, orders diagnostics, interprets test
results and refers employees to specialists as appropriate. The
NP/PA also assists in management of compensation injuries, case
management, return to work program facilitation, treatment plan
monitoring and follow-up paperwork from appropriate sites and
providers. -Participates in various committee meetings and teams.
Works under the direction of the Employee Health Service Medical
Director and the Director of Employee Health Services. - -This
position is Monday-Friday, with hours being generally from
7a-4p(subject to change); -No Call, No Holidays, and No Weekends
required! As a director level position, you will enjoy a superior
benefits package, CME Allowance, and the opportunity to grow
Employee Health services for one of the largest employers in
Central New York as we continue to grow the Wynn Hospital campus
and offerings! - -$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Sign-On Bonus is
paid in 3 payments over 2 years; 1/3 after 90 days of employment,
1/3 after 12 months of employment, and 1/3 after 24 months of
employment.Core Job Responsibilities
- Identifies, evaluates, treats and addresses minor illnesses and
injuries of employees which may or may not be job related. -
- Conducts comprehensive assessments, interprets physical
findings, orders diagnostic tests, makes decisions, and plans care
according to established protocols. -
- Initiates and tests for exposures to blood borne pathogens,
body fluid and infectious diseases following hospital protocol.
Reviews/evaluates all laboratory and x-ray data and provides
consultation to candidates, volunteers, and teammates regarding the
results as needed.
- Recognizes when consultation or referral is appropriate.
- Educates employees about preventative care, medical issues and
the use of prescribed medical treatments and medications. -
- Provides follow up care according to hospital policies.
-Follows up with patients concerning medical treatment, referral or
emergency room visits appropriately.
- Maintains the medical surveillance program and associated
medical records. Orders appropriate laboratory tests, x-ray studies
and other diagnostic services in order to determine job performance
capabilities and to rule out communicable diseases. -
- Treats worker's compensation patients and refers claims for
worker's compensation/leave management administration
appropriately.
- Supports the workers' compensation program and contributes to
the development and implementation of employee health strategies,
such as cost control, providing physical exams, care and treatment
to injured employees. -
- Refers injured employees to medical specialists when
appropriate.
- Promotes optimal recovery through education and counseling of
injured employees on the treatment plan.
- Supports open communication with treating providers and
worker's compensation adjusters.
- Reacts appropriately to occupational emergency situations.
- Orders and stocks supplies, medications and vaccines as
necessary.
- Delivers nursing services such as mass flu vaccinations, TB
skin testing, T-dap injections and respiratory fit program testing
as needed to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Serves as an employee resource in supporting a culture of
wellness. Provides educational material and counseling on current
health issues, mandatory parts of the employee health program,
bloodborne pathogen exposure and prophylaxis. -
- Performs ergonomic assessments and screens.
- Provides services in accordance with regulatory guidelines and
maintains employee health records and information in strict
confidentiality. Documents all medical records thoroughly,
accurately and promptly in accordance with policies and
procedures.
- Compiles/maintains data related to employee health, such as
infectious diseases, employee injuries, trending and data analysis.
Shares information with the Director and Medical Director. -
- Keeps Director informed regarding pertinent information,
progress and statistical information on patients.
- Keeps current in topics related to employee and occupational
health through conferences, workshops, professional literature and
other training. -Shares and assimilates information into clinical
practice. -
- Performs related duties as assigned.
-Education/Experience RequirementsREQUIRED: - - -
- Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physican
Assistant program
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a family
practice office or health clinic setting. -
- Knowledge of occupational health nursing and applicable
regulations. -
- Ability to collaborate with employee health staff, medical
staff, and the general public.
- Ability function in a busy medical office setting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in
English.
- Proficient with MS Office and Epic/EMR, with the ability to
learn new software rapidly. -
-PREFERRED:
- Experience providing health education on an individual and
group basis. -Licensure/Certification RequirementsREQUIRED: - - -
- Certification from an accredited NP program
- Current NYS Nurse Practitioner license.
- Current BCLS certification. - -PREFERRED:
- Active ANCC certification in relevant specialty
-DisclaimerQualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national
origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et
al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected
veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background
verification with an external vendor.
-Job DetailsReq Id -91354 -
Department -EMPLOYEE HEALTH -
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked -8.00
FTE 1 -
Work Schedule -SALARIED GENERAL
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time -
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $101,000 - $130,000 per year#GP01
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