Occupational Medicine APP – Locums – Houston, TX
Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Occupational Medicine
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Houston, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/26/24
DATES & Schedule: July 8 thru August 2 Monday-Friday 8:30am – 6:00pm DETAILS: Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and treat patients in accordance with Nova Medical Centers’ medical model and standard of care.
  • Ensure compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting boards.
  • Perform physical, mental status, and medical history examinations; findings subsequently reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician.
  • Follow patient progress and make changes in treatment, as necessary.
  • Make phone calls daily to client companies and communicate if patient needs to take ff of work and length of time, etc.
  • Perform other tasks and duties reasonably requested by the Chief Medical Officer in accordance with Nova Medical Centers’ policies and procedures.
Requirements:
  • Current State Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Licensure.
  • Current State DEA licensure
  • State Controlled Substance Licensure, if required by State Law.
  • Current CPR Registration
  • Current registration with National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
  • Experience in UC, ER, FP, Occ Med, or Ortho PREFERRED
  • Ability to suture a laceration, diagnose orthopedic injuries, read ortho x-rays autonomously, and remove free floating eye debris.
  • Authorized to work in the USA
  • Ability to work in a cooperative, fast paced multidiscipline setting
  • Excellent communication and computer skills
  • Must be able to efficiently enter data into EMR system
  • Spanish/English bilingual a PLUS but NOT required.
  • MUST BE DOT CERTIFIED
Reason for coverage: Scheduling needs. Inpatient or Outpatient setting: Outpatient patients/shift: 20-30 pps