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The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a **_Physician Assistant_** to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the PepsiCo Tolleson Plant in Arizona. The position reports directly to the West Regional Coordinator for the PepsiCo/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Executive 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 Tolleson, AZ.

+ 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 (back pain, headache, pharyngitis).

+ Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.

+ Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with company protocol.

+ Provide onsite assessment for strep pharyngitis, UTI, influenza, hyperglycemia, and hypoglycemia.

+ Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purposes of reducing 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 and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.

+ Provide on-site patient education regarding illnesses, medication, treatments, etc.

+ Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.

_Administrative services provided to PepsiCo._

+ Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols, and standing orders.

+ Maintain adequate clinical supplies.

+ Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the Arizona Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site.

+ Maintain patient medical records.

_Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams_

+ 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 backup clinical care.

+ Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with PepsiCo employees as required.

+ Ensure PepsiCo onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.

+ Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.

+ Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with PepsiCo employees as required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of a 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.

Minimum Qualifications

+ 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 Board Certification.

+ BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).

+ Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams.

+ DOT Medical Examiner.

+ Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector .

+ Certified Breath Alcohol Technician.

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.

Classified Title: Physician Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $102,000 - $152,900 Annually ($130,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health

Personnel area: School of Medicine