Calendar Management, Clinical Medicine, Emergency Care, Family Medicine, Health Education, Internal Medicine, Licensing Compliance, Medical Assistance, Medicine, OSHA, Occupational Health, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Preventive Medicine, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Scientific Research, Set Goals, Sports Medicine, Staff Training, Surveillance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Energy (DOE), United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Urgent Care, Worker's Compensation, Workplace Issues
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 nation's 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
- 2–5 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 2–5 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
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