Physician Assistant (DOM Occupational Health)

The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage the day-to-day clinical care and activities at the Pepsi Dallas, TX, onsite clinic. The position reports directly to Regional Manager for the PepsiCo/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Medical 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 Dallas, TX
• 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 (for example, back pain, headache, and pharyngitis)
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection (venipuncture) for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP
• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with company protocol
• Provide on-site assessments for acute and chronic illnesses, such as strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions to reduce 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, plan, and deliver monthly health education seminars and general wellness events
• Provide referrals for PepsiCo employees who need the attention of a primary care physician or specialist in adherence to company protocols
• Perform on-site physical assessments (DOT, return to work, work-related injuries) as required by PepsiCo
• Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medications, treatments, etc
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems
• Participate in case presentations and other opportunities to foster the academic mission and clinical excellence

Administrative services provided to PepsiCo include

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies
• Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the Dallas, TX Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site
• Maintain patient electronic medical records

Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams

• To 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 back-up clinical care
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to PepsiCo employees as required
• Participating in clinical learning presentations with the client or the clinical team
• Ensure all patients receive prompt, courteous, friendly, and professional attention to their needs and requests
• Ensure PepsiCo's onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive
• Develop and implement new administrative policies and procedures as needed to ensure the smooth operation of PepsiCo's onsite clinics
• Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical ability is necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of the 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

• 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