Physician Assistant

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30778BR

Job Title:

Physician Assistant

Location:

Claycomo

State:

Company:

Ford Motor Company

Job Description
Ford Motor Company is seeking a well-qualified candidate to provide medical services at the Kansas City Assembly Plant medical department. 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. The physician assistant will interact daily with safety professionals, workers’ compensation administrators, human resources, labor relations professionals, and members of management. Candidates must be able to effectively communicate and interact with these individuals, as well as develop relationships of trust.

Responsibilities:

Examines and treats patients independently and in autonomous collaboration with the Chief Physician for the medical department to include:
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of occupational injuries and illnesses.
Review and interpret x-rays related to occupational injuries
Complete Physical examinations for Pre-employment, Return to work, Medical Surveillance.
Review of health history forms.
Prescriptive Privileges based on delegation by the Chief Physician and regulated physician assistant practice in Missouri.
Follow mutually agreed upon protocols and Practice Guidelines in the delivery of quality care.
Follow guidelines of professional practice in Missouri
Perform within scope of practice in accordance with the Collaborative Practice Agreement, the individual’s professional level of knowledge and expertise, legitimate legal practice regulations as defined by the Missouri Public Health Code and policies of Ford Motor Company.
Review of labs when Chief Physician is not available.
Review of chest x-ray results when Chief Physician not available.
Follow-up on abnormal lab results and chest x-rays.
Performance of minor procedures such as suturing and foreign body removal (skin, cornea, conjunctiva).
Perform EKG’s, pulmonary function tests, respiratory fit tests.
Calibrate spirometer, audio and others as needed (breathalyzer, AED).
Perform administrative functions such as opening and closing of medical leaves, scheduling of appointments and follow up with outside consultants.
Interact with Human Resources, Safety, Workers’ Compensation and Labor in the management of injured or ill employees.
Educate employees on disease processes, medications, and injuries.
Supervise nursing staff on their assigned shift.
Order supplies and schedule equipment maintenance on an as needed basis.
Perform job evaluations in the plant for restricted employees as needed
Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to work well under pressure
Computer/typing skills proficiency, especially Microsoft Excel

Job Requirements:
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Current, unrestricted Missouri license
Physician Assistant certification (PA-C)
2+ years health care experience in areas such as urgent care, critical care, emergency room, adult medical/surgical
2+ years’ experience as a Physician Assistant

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies Experience in Occupational Health or urgent/emergency care
Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellence in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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