Physician Assistant (DOM Occupational Health)

The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the PepsiCo Chicago Plant in Illinois. The position reports directly to the Central Regional Coordinator for the PepsiCo/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 PepsiCo 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 PepsiCo.

• 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 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.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with PepsiCo 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• BLS certification.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
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Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.