The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant to manage the day-to-day clinical and operational activities of the PBC Cincinnati, OH/ Erlanger, KY Plants. This position will work three days a week at the Cincinnati, OH center and two days a week at the Erlanger, KY center. The position reports directly to the South Regional Coordinator for the PBC/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 clinics in Cincinnati, OH and Erlanger, KY.
• 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 as 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, & 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.

• Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP-certified Physician Assistant program.
  
• Registered/licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Physicians.
  
• National Board Certification.
  
• Related experience (adult medicine).

• Minimum twelve months of related experience (adult medicine).
• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, and DOT exams.
• DOT Medical Examiner preferred.
• Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred.
• Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred.

Classified Title: Physician Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Physician Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG  
Starting Salary Range: Min $102,000 - Max $151,400 ($130,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday / Varying 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: MD - Other Location 
Department name: 10002816-SOM DOM Occupational Health 
Personnel area: School of Medicine