Physician Assistant

**Physician Assistant 2 – Occupational Medicine (DOE/LANL)** **Location:** Los Alamos, NM | Onsite **Compensation:** TBD - Commensurate with experience **Schedule:** 3x12 Night Shifts or Weekends **Duration:** Permanent Position **Per Diem / Relocation:** Available **Citizenship:** U.S. Citizenship Required **Clearance:** No clearance required **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**