(Archived) Nurse Practitioner

Concentra is looking for talented professionals who will embrace and personify the Company values of:

*A Healing Focus

*A Selfless Heart

*A Tireless Resolve

Successful candidates will be those who exemplify the welcoming, respectful & skillful behaviors that support our Company focus on excellence in health, wellness, customer service and a passion for lifestyle change.

JOB SUMMARY:

Subject to medical protocols established by Physician Association (Association) and Chief Medical Officer of Concentra (Company) and in cooperation with other clinic/center physicians, if any, Nurse Practitioner provides primary medical direction and coordination of care within the occupational health program. Directly reports to Center or Regional Medical Director.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports center physicians and performs tasks traditionally performed by physicians.
Completes any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.
Engages in direct patient care:


Performs physical, mental status and medical history examinations; makes records of findings subsequently reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician;
Orders and interprets laboratory studies/examinations to determine treatment, orders medication and other forms of treatment as ordered by the physician;
Follows patient progress and makes changes in treatment as necessary;
Suturing, wound care, etc.
Refers patient to VA Medical Specialists when indicated;
Counsels and educates patients on medication use;
Assesses mental health issues;
Provides routine health maintenance;
Performs duties as required by supervising physician.


Assists in scheduling and coverage for Company or Association owned clinics/centers.
Works with Medical Director to develop, implement and revise policy and helps ensure operations adhere to policy and standards of occupational medicine, Association and Concentra.
Meets with Concentra physician leadership to review quality of care and participates in quality assurance processes.
Develops or improves services delivered at the Center.
Participates in and assists with continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by Association or Concentra.
Recommends potential growth for new and/or existing services.
Reviews and submits statistical reports on center activities to Concentra and Association as requested.
Helps ensure center’s compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies.