Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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