Physician Assistant 2
Los Alamos, NM - USA
Job Summary
Physician Assistant 2 Occupational Medicine (DOE/LANL)
Location: Los Alamos NM Onsite
Compensation: $94-$98- Commensurate with experience
Schedule: 3x12 Night Shifts or Weekends
Duration: 1 year
Per Diem / Relocation: TBD
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Ability to obtain Q Clearance
WHY THIS ROLE
Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a seasoned experienced Physician Assistant to join its occupational medicine team. This is a fully qualified career-level PA2 position supporting the health and safety of the LANL workforce in one of the nations most scientifically advanced and mission-critical research environments. You will work directly with Laboratory occupational physicians providing clinical care managing patient dispositions identifying and correcting workplace medical issues and counseling employees on health-related matters - all in a setting where the work you do directly supports national security and scientific discovery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Laboratory occupational physicians in carrying out treatments and managing patient care
- Determine and arrange proper patient dispositions for a diverse occupational health patient population
- Identify and correct workplace medical issues in coordination with occupational physicians and safety staff
- Counsel and educate employees on health-related issues including occupational exposures and preventive care
- Resolve a wide range of complex clinical problems using sound judgment and evidence-based approaches
- Contribute to the development of organizational goals and objectives within the occupational medicine program
- Network with senior internal and external medical personnel as required
- Work under limited direction - determine approach to solutions plan schedule and arrange own activities to accomplish objectives
- Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining clinical solutions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) through the NCCPA - required no exceptions
- Licensed to practice medicine by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners - required at time of start
- Current New Mexico pharmacy license and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
- 25 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine OR a closely related field (family medicine emergency/urgent care medicine internal medicine or sports medicine)
- Working knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in occupational medicine or closely related clinical field
- Ability to work 3x12 night shifts or weekend schedule
- S. Citizenship required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Direct occupational medicine experience in a DOE federal industrial or laboratory environment
- Experience managing workplace injury and illness cases return-to-work programs or fit-for-duty evaluations
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations workers compensation and occupational health surveillance programs
- Experience providing care in a research scientific or high-hazard industrial environment
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold current NCCPA Board Certification (PA-C) - no exceptions
- Must be licensed or able to obtain licensure with the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners
- Must hold or be able to obtain current New Mexico pharmacy and DEA licenses
- Must have 25 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine or a closely related field
- Must be available for 3x12 night shifts or weekend schedule - schedule flexibility is required
Required Experience:
Junior IC