Occupational Health Physician Assistant

STGi is currently seeking an Occupational Health Physician Assistant for Federal Occupational Health (FOH) Clinical Health Services (CHS) to support the Medical Employability Program (MEP). The candidate must live in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia and the position is fully remote.

Job Description:

Federal Occupational Health's Medical Employability Program provides critical support in evaluating and managing workers' compensation claims, reasonable accommodations, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, and fitness-for-duty assessments for federal employees. The MEP program requires an Occupational Health Physician Assistant to backfill the current vacancy as part of the contractual agreement with the Department of Labor (DOL). This role ensures that FOH can continue to meet the DOL's requirement for comprehensive medical evaluations and case management. The Occupational Health Physician Assistant will support the DOL and other federal agencies by providing essential medical assessments, interpreting workers' compensation case files, conducting physical exams, and supporting treatment plans, all of which help ensure the proper care and management of federal employees' medical needs in compliance with regulatory standards.

This position provides clinical consultation and case review evaluations for workers' compensation cases, primarily for the Department of Labor (DOL) under the Federal Employee Compensation Act (FECA). Responsibilities include conducting medical evaluations in accordance with FOH's policy and standard operating procedures, supporting the clinical and consultative needs for the Department of Labor (DOL) and other federal agencies workers' compensation programs, evaluating workers' compensation case files, performing physical exams, reviewing medical reports, interpreting test results, providing guidance on treatment plans, and offering recommendations related to work clearances or accommodations. The Physician Assistant may also provide support for other health-related services such as disability assessments, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and reasonable accommodation requests.

Minimum Duties May Include (but are not limited to): Perform health assessments. Coordinate care activities with the practitioner's supervising physician to address client care concerns via methods that meet practicing limitations for the State in which practice occurs.

Minimum Education/Credentials: Graduate of ARC-PA accredited Physician's Assistant Program in the United States. Must have current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health care provider certification, training must contain hands-on component. May require ACLS training. May be required to have the Medical Examiner's Certificate for Certified Driver License exams, Proof of annual TB testing, Influenza Vaccination and Hepatitis B vaccination status if providing direct care. Must be privileged by FOH Medical Director.

Minimum Experience: Must have recent two (2) years clinical experience in occupational health or related experience such as public health/community health, emergency department or ambulatory healthcare.

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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