Atlanta, GA
4 days ago
Physician Assistant, Occupational Medicine

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With 9 convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."

Our Culture
Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 5 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:

Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.

Location: College Park and West Midtown offices
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm or 6:00pm
Job Type: Full-time

Your Impactful Role

Conduct medical assessments and exams to evaluate employees' fitness for dutyTreat and manage work-related injuries and illnessesCoordinate follow-up care, including physical therapy or specialist referralsCollaboration with employers to enhance the recovery of injured workers  Perform minor office proceduresObtain x-ray and diagnostic results from appropriate sourceAccurate and timely completion of documentationPerform pre-placement, return to work, medical surveillance and commercial driver (DOT) and other regulated examinationsConducting Respirator and hearing conservation program evaluationsPerform other duties as assignedCompetenciesOutstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalismThe ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policiesWillingness to learn and improve; is positively responsive to feedback via auditsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamDemonstrated passion for worker well-being and population health management.Competency in using an electronic medical record.Qualifications 

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or NP program

Board Certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA)Must be a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Certified Medical Examiner (DOT) or willing to obtain within 90 days of hireCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferred QualificationsMinimum of (2) years of clinical experience working as a Physician Assistant preferably in Occupational Medicine (urgent and primary care experience may be acceptable)Working knowledge of Occupational Health regulations and standards, including but not limited to applicable OSHA standards.Working knowledge of Workers Compensation statutes and workplace implementation.Recent clinical experience in the practice of direct patient careExperience in the review, analysis and interpretation of diagnostic testing including, but not limited to laboratory work, electrocardiogram, pulmonary function testing, audiometry, vision testingPhysical Demands and Work Conditions: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment is usually moderate in noise level.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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