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JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner TEMP
JOB LOCATION: NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, FL
Job TYPE: TEMPORARY; Duration of
assignment approx. 90 days
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
WHERE TO APPLY: imssfl.com
Integrated Mission Support
Services (IMSS) is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse
Practitioner for a short-term assignment to facilitate a surge of Occupational
Medicine Certification Exams/Physicals.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the
supervision, direction and responsibility of the Medical Director or designated
physician, this temporary position provides daily medical care to patients for
pre-employment examinations, work-related injuries or illnesses, disability
examinations, and any other requests for medical care.
Plans, directs, controls, coordinates, and
evaluates medical examinations, activities and associated medical care.
Examines patients, performs physical exams,
and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of
physical exams, radiological and laboratory tests.
Maintains and demonstrates skills with screening procedures and
equipment, including but not limited to audiometry, visual acuity and color
vision testing, pulmonary function testing, electrocardiograms (ECGs), exercise
stress testing (treadmill) and vital signs equipment.
Maintains and demonstrates skills in
interviewing and counseling patients, and in communicating observations,
information, or recommendations regarding diagnosis or treatment to medical
professionals and other staff in oral/written form.
Provides health care services to patients
under the direction and responsibility of a physician.
Tracks certifications of all medical staff
personnel to ensure a currency is maintained.
Supervises assigned medical staff.
Maintains familiarity with all emergency procedures and medical
operating instructions and policies.
Makes clinical diagnoses and creates
associated healthcare and follow-up plans, including work status and work
restrictions.
Creates working instructions based on site
conditions and medical services available.
Provides preventative, therapeutic, restorative,
and maintenance aspects of health care.
Coordinates treatment plans with other
caregivers.
Assists in active implementation of Company initiatives to ensure
compliance with OSHA VPP, ISO, JCAHO and other mandated regulatory or
conformance regulations/standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Training:
Position requires certification as a
Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the U.S., current Fla. State licensure with applicable education/recertification
requirements completed, and 10 years medical experience in a primary care or
occupational health setting, with at least 4 as a PA. State specific practice
requirements may apply.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
This position requires complete knowledge of principles relative
to Federal, State and Local regulations relating to areas of specialty, data
management and reporting. Requires the ability to read and interpret written
information and effectively communicate verbally and in writing where information
includes scientific terminology.
Requires a valid driver’s license.
Job activities may involve prolonged periods of sitting or
standing, PC operation, and good eye-hand coordination; writing, reading;
occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
Working Conditions:
Must
thrive in a team atmosphere and effectively work with all levels of
employees. General office environment
may require minor lifting and bending.
Complies
with all Company safety policies and site-specific safety procedures. Participates in and supports the KEMCON
safety program. Ensures safe operating
conditions within area of responsibility.
Identifies potential hazards, concerns, and safety incidents and reports
to supervisory personnel.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
IMSS is a drug-free workplace.