Requisition Number	12692-09
Status	Per Diem/Pool
Location	Bakersfield, CA 93301
Relevant Work Experience	Previous experience preferred
Education Level	License
Career Level	Experienced (Non-Manager)

General position objectives
Under the direction of the Physician Supervisor, apply and modify the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide comprehensive occupational medical services. Diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries. Provide leadership, direction and coordination of all clinical activities involving professional medical judgment. Work closely with Administrator to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care. Cooperate with management in the direction of all center activities to ensure accomplishment of all center objectives. Evaluate medical procedures and everyday situations and suggest ways to improve delivery of service and profitability. Participate in center growth plans

Work environment and conditions
Work is performed in a clinical office environment. Involves frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a medical center environment. Contact may involve dealing with angry, upset or uneasy people. May also do on-site medical care as needed.

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Provide medical treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries. Services must be limited to: services within the training or experience of the physician assistant, services customary to the practice of the supervising physician, services delegated by the supervising physician
• Chart all patient transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures. Write orders and record progress notes which will be reviewed and countersigned by the supervising physician
• Communicate and work with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment and client service
• Assist management in identifying, analyzing and resolving work problems
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggest improvements
• Assist clinical staff in understanding and complying with policies and procedures.
• Comply with company policies regarding ethical, legal and professional issues
• Comply with applicable regulations and with corporate policies and procedures
• Comply with quality assurance for all medical issues and assist in the solution of any medical problems
• Maintain quality assurance for all medical issues and assist in the solution of any medical problems
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Communicate staff suggestions and/or complaints to Medical Director
• Support efforts of administrative and marketing personnel to secure new and maintain existing business as required
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations

Requirements

• Education : Graduation from an accredited PA program
• Certificate/License : National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants; current state PA license
• Experience : Previous experience in Occupational, Emergency, Ortho, Internal Medicine or General Practice preferred