PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)

About the Position: This position is located at the Red River Army Depot in New Boston, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal Service

Perform occupational medicine physical examinations which includes, pre-employment/pre-placement evaluations, baseline health examinations, occupational medical surveillance and job certification exams, and administrative examinations.

Perform pre-placement evaluations from a standpoint of prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Evaluate individuals with disabilities to determine if they can perform the essential job functions and makes recommendation for reasonable accommodations.

Perform exams on individuals who have been absent from the workplace for a specified period of time due to illness, injury.

Refer employees to their primary health care provider for follow-up or further evaluation of non-job-related medical concerns encountered in the various physical examinations.

Make diagnosis and evaluates examinee’s condition on the basis of examination, reports and medical experience.

Assure appropriate immunizations are provided to employees potentially exposed to infectious disease because of work environment or required foreign travel.

Provide evaluation and treatment for work related injuries or refers injured person to appropriate medical treatment facility or health care provider as.