Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Per Diem

Job Summary:

We are looking for a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support medical and safety efforts at a large scale construction site located in Boise, ID. This project is anticipated to last multiple years with exact timing to be determined by client requirements.

The Nurse Practitioner will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at site.

This is a per diem position that has the potential to transition to part-time in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Employee Care, Treatment and Testing:
  • Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate Workers' Compensation standards and laws.
  • Provides first-aid or minimal incidental care and treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational conditions consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws.
  • Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.
  • Performs other wellness activities, flu shots, education and coaching for programs as requested.
  • Performs examinations for employee medical surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, or exit exams.
  • Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.
  • Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absences.
  • Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives as needed.
• Clinic Management
  • Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Supervisor regarding all clinic issues and client requests.
• Medical Records and Private Health Information
  • Maintains employee health records and databases.
  • Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information.
  • Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information.
  • Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Client Interaction
  • Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and WorkCare supervisors and managers.
  • Communicates with appropriate client management frequently.
  • Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, WorkCare and by law.

Education and Experience

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Idaho with national certification in the state applying to.
• Must have unrestricted DEA license.
• Current ACLS/BLS certifications .
• A minimum of 3 years advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• The ability to make independent decisions in accordance to company policy and procedures.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, &Teams) and learn other software (example: SAP, Cority, etc.) as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.
• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Require daily walk to & from parking lot to clinic.
• May drive emergency vehicle within the site when responding to an incident.

Work Environment

• Mainly indoor, office environment conditions.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.
• Clinic is located within the protected/regulated area

Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include 401K.

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.