"Physician Assistant (DOM Occupational Health)"

Physician Assistant (DOM Occupational Health)

Posted: 11-Mar-26

Location: Macungie, Pennsylvania

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 120596-en_US 1

We are seeking a Physician Assistant who will provide clinical and administrative services at the Mack Truck/Volvo on-site clinic in Macungie, PA. The position reports directly to the Regional Coordinator for the Mack Truck/JHU partnership. The position also works closely with the Medical Director and Division Administrator of the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide on-site services forty (40) hours per week at the Mack Truck/Volvo facility in Macungie, PA.
• Triage and treat, as appropriate, work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Dispense over-the-counter and prescription medications in accordance with pre-established standing orders to employees with work-related and non-work-related illnesses/injuries
• Provide on-site specimen/lab collection for employees presenting lab orders from their PCP.
• Perform urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing in accordance with Mack Truck/Volvo protocol.
• Provide support and case management for both work-related and non-work-related conditions for the purposes of reducing illness and absenteeism.
• Coordinate second opinions for employees absent due to workers’ compensation or disability, as necessary in adherence with Mack Truck/Volvo protocols.
• Assist, coordinate and plan monthly health education seminars and general wellness events.
• Provide onsite patient education regarding injuries/illnesses, medication, treatments, stretching etc.
• Work collaboratively with patients and their PCP/Specialist to facilitate early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic health problems.

Administrative services provided to include

• Maintain and revise, as needed, standardized procedures, protocols and standing orders.
• Maintain adequate clinical supplies.
• Maintain Pennsylvania CLIA, required for lab testing provided on-site.
• Maintain patient electronic medical records.

Work collaboratively with the onsite Mack Truck/Volvo teams to

• Coordinate and plan health and wellness events and initiatives.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims.
• Expand clinic services and reach.
• Provide crisis management/intervention, as needed.
• Provide general medical advice to the Mack Truck/Volvo Human Resources and Safety/Risk Management departments in Macungie, PA.
• Ensure the provision of prompt, appropriate clinical care to all patients in accordance with Johns Hopkins University protocols, State regulations, and professional standards.
• Develop relationships with clinical providers in the area to provide backup clinical care
• Ensure all patients receive prompt, courteous, friendly and professional attention to their needs and requests.
• Ensure onsite clinic facilities are neat, clean, and attractive.
• Conduct yourself in an exemplary fashion to achieve goals.
• Ensure timely and appropriate problem resolution and follow-up with Mack Truck/Volvo employees as required.

Special knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Analytical ability necessary to evaluate and determine the health status of a patient and implement proper care including referral to outside specialties.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interview, teach, counsel patients and interact with clients/employees, coworkers, and outside vendors
• Understanding of outpatient adult medicine, patient care procedures, medical protocols, and testing procedures is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body; Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program. Must be licensed as PA in state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• DOT Medical Examiner.
• Certified Urine Drug Screen Collector.
• Certified Breath Alcohol Technician.

Position Details

Classified Title: Physician Assistant

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $104,000 - $152,900 Annually ($144,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday / varying

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Pennsylvania

Department name: SOM DOM Occupational Health

Personnel area: School of Medicine