Job Description: Ford Motor Company is seeking a well-qualified candidate to provide medical services at the Chicago Assembly Plant’s medical department located in Chicago, IL. Primary responsibility will be to provide direct patient care and medical treatment to employees with work-related injuries and illnesses. In addition, the physician assistant may occasionally provide personal medical care to specific employee groups within the plant. Job Responsibilities: Review labs, X-ray and MRI results when Chief Physician not available Perform minor procedures such as suturing and foreign body removal (skin, cornea, conjunctiva) Adhere to guidelines of professional practice in Illinois Assess, diagnose, treat and manage occupational injuries and illnesses Conduct Physical examinations for Pre-employment, Return to work, Medical Surveillance Handle administrative functions such as opening and closing of medical leaves, scheduling of appointments and follow up with outside consultants Follow up on abnormal lab results and imaging studies Conduct EKG’s, pulmonary function tests, respiratory fit tests Review and interpret x-rays related to occupational injuries Educate employees on disease processes, medications, and injuries Follow mutually agreed upon protocols and Practice guidelines in the delivery of quality care Calibrate pirometer, audio and others as needed (breathalyzer, AED) Adhere to legitimate legal practice regulations as defined by the Illinois Public Health Code and policies of Ford Motor Company Interact with Human Resources, Safety, Workers’ Compensation and Labor in the management of injured or ill employees Review health history forms In accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement, accomplish within scope of practice, the individual’s professional level of knowledge and expertise Examine and treat patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with the Chief Physician for the medical department Job Requirements: Physician Assistant certification (PA-C) 1 or more years health care experience in treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions areas in - Ex. urgent care, emergency room, or orthopedic settings Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills Current, unrestricted Illinois license OR able to obtain an unrestricted Illinois license by the date of hire 1 or more years’ experience as a Physician Assistant Experience in treating WC Injuries, Worker’s Compensation and Occupational Health Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies Experience in Occupational Health or urgent/emergency care Adept at managing WC cases including case management skill Job Details: Company: Ford Motor Company Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Chicago, IL, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here instantcareers.net
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