Requisition 36450: B4 - Medical Services Clinician

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Primary Purpose:

The Medical Services Clinician (MSC) provides occupational health, clinician case management in a non-clinical setting for Norfolk Southern and Conrail new hires and employees. Relies on extensive occupational health experience and judgment to make decisions on a daily basis that impact the health and safety of the new hire, employees in safety critical positions and potentially the general public. A high level of independence, and critical assessment and decision-making skills, those of a senior level clinician in an occupational health setting are required. The MSC must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge of the standards of occupational health clinician practice, applicable Federal regulations and guidelines, and Medical Department policies, procedures and guidelines.

Principal Duties:

Using sound clinical reasoning and judgment analyze and evaluate case situations (new hires, current employees with off- duty injuries, occupational injury/illness) to determine the appropriate course of case action based on a careful consideration of viable alternatives.

• Manage the return to work process for employees
• Ensure timely and thorough entries of all information in the employee's medical file
• Collaborate as needed with Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, Health Services Manager/Assistant Manager and other members of the Health Services team

Job Related Experience:

Minimum Level:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing or higher with OHN certification, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner with at least 3 years of occupational health experience
• Preferred Level:
  • Certification as either Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• certified and listed on the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Preferred Majors:

• Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)/ Health Sciences(MHS)/ or Medical Sciences (MMSc),
• Adult or acute care nurse practitioner (ANP, ACNP)
• Licenses / Certifications: Required: Licensed (or ability to be) in the state of Atlanta Preferred: BSN with COHN-S and/or CRC/CDMS/CRRN; PA-C, APN or equivalent

Technical Skills:

• MS Office
• knowledgeable and experienced with illness/injury Disability assessment and medical rehabilitation management. Knowledgeable regarding applicable Federal regulations and guidelines

Skills and Abilities:

• strong Written, verbal, Interpersonal, Managerial and educational communications

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com .

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.