CO Physician Assistant

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Physician Assistant who provides clinical and administrative activities at the PepsiCo on-site clinic in Atlanta, GA. The position reports directly to the 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 twenty-four (40) hours per week at the PepsiCo plant in Atlanta, GA. 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 Covid testing and report results to the state. 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 include: Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols and standing orders. Maintain adequate clinical supplies. Maintain Letter of Permit Exception with the Georgia Department of Health/CLIA required for lab testing provided on-site. Maintain patient medical records.

Work collaboratively with the Benefits and Safety teams: To coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives. To manage workers’ compensation claims. To expand clinic services and reach.

Other duties include:
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 Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations and professional standards. Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide back-up clinical care. Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to PepsiCo employees as required. Ensure onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean and attractive. Conduct self in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals. Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up to PepsiCo employees as required.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

Successful completion of an approved Physician Assistant Program. Registered/licensed by the State of Georgia Board of Physicians. National Board Certification. Minimum two years related experience (adult medicine).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Occupational Medicine, Workers’ Compensation, DOT exams, urgent care, wellness.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine health status of 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, testing procedures is necessary.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications:

• DOT Medical Examiner preferred.
• Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector preferred.
• Certified Breath Alcohol Technician preferred.

Classified Title: Physician Assistant
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri / varying
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Georgia
Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health
Personnel area: School of Medicine

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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