Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Occupational Health - Van Wert, Ohio location

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Job Description Summary:

2 days per week; 7:30-4

This position largely sees pre-employment physicals, orthopedic injuries, with some lacerations and head injuries.

The Employer Solutions APP works in collaboration with the Employer Solutions Physician in various ambulatory and onsite clinic settings to assess, diagnose and appropriately treat patients for workplace injuries and common acute illnesses, as well as perform physical exams, including Department of Transportation (“DOT”) exams, and promote health and wellness among the patient population.  The APP performs minimally invasive procedures and generally works with a stable patient population. 

Responsibilities And Duties:

The Employer Solutions APP works in collaboration with the Employer Solutions Physician in various ambulatory and onsite clinic settings to assess, diagnose and appropriately treat patients for workplace injuries and common acute illnesses, as well as perform physical exams, including Department of Transportation (“DOT”) exams, and promote health and wellness among the patient population.  The APP performs minimally invasive procedures and generally works with a stable patient population.


As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.  

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree (Required)AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners - American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center, COA - Certificate of Authority as CNS - State of Ohio, CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - American Red Cross, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

In this role, the APP will develop understanding of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation procedures and Official Disability Guidelines for injury treatment and recovery.  The APP will develop strong physical assessment skills and become familiar with evidence-based treatments for occupational injuries and common acute illnesses.  The APP will obtain Federal Motor Carrier Vehicle Safety Administration Certified Medical Examiner status, and become comfortable performing DOT examinations, as well as Ohio Dept. of Education school bus driver physicals and potentially other state and federally (e.g., OSHA) regulated examinations. 

The APP will collaborate with the Employer Solutions Physician as appropriate to ensure high-quality patient care.  The APP will delegate tasks to clinic staff as appropriate. 

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

16

Department

Associate Health Van Wert

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OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment