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Nova Medical Centers

Occupational health provider for on-the-job injuries

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Full-TimeDeadline 4/7/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Denton, TX, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a related health field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • A Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program are required.
  • Passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) is required.
  • A current physician assistant license in the state of employment, maintained throughout employment and practiced in accordance with state laws, is required.
  • At least one year of demonstrated experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or an emergency setting is required.
  • The role requires the ability to make decisions and solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
  • The role requires customer service skills and the ability to interact with people tactfully and professionally.
  • The role requires proper handling of sensitive and confidential information, including HIPAA and protected health information, in accordance with laws and company policies.
  • The role requires knowledge of state-specific occupational medicine requirements, clinical operations, laws and regulations governing rehabilitation services, workers' compensation, clinical procedures, and processes involved in quality care.
  • The role requires willingness to participate in continuing medical education.
Responsibilities
  • Examine patients and compile medical data and examination results.
  • Administer or order diagnostic tests, including X-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests.
  • Interpret diagnostic test results and identify deviations from normal.
  • Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and infection management.
  • Instruct and counsel patients on compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
  • Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist with continuity of care.
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice judgment and the quality of occupational health care.
  • Assist in developing and presenting education and instructional programs.
  • Provide patient, client, and peer service consistent with company values, and meet patient and customer experience expectations as measured by NPER, NPS, and TATs.
  • Complete and execute tasks accurately, perform quality-assurance checks, and ensure documentation and paperwork are accurate, concise, timely, and complete.
  • Provide a compassionate patient experience regardless of patient volume and deliver quality care in a busy clinical environment.
  • Manage time, prioritize, and multitask in a busy environment; adapt to scheduling or shift changes and assist in other areas as needed to support patient experience.
  • Seek additional clinical training and self-development to maintain quality care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, clients, supervisors, and peers; listen to and address internal and external client needs.
  • Understand how daily work contributes to center operations and hold oneself and others accountable, assisting others to achieve results.

About the company

Nova Medical Centers provides occupational healthcare services that help workplaces keep their staff healthy and productive. It offers services such as drug testing, medical physicals, care for work-related injuries, and physical therapy for on-the-job injuries. The service works by evaluating employees, conducting necessary tests, treating injuries, and providing rehabilitation and follow-up to support returning to work. The company differentiates itself by aiming for exceptional outcomes and by focusing on the needs of both patients and their employer clients, delivering integrated, on-site or centralized occupational health care. Its goal is to improve workplace health and safety while exceeding expectations for quality and convenience.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$265M

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Concentra said Nova's network added immediate profit and expansion into five states.
  • The deal brought Concentra to roughly 620 centers nationwide, strengthening referral density.
  • Concentra planned no Nova center closures during 2025, preserving local jobs and patient volume.

What critics are saying

  • Nova lost independence on March 1, 2025; Concentra now controls hiring, branding, and strategy.
  • Integration through July 2025 standardizes centers, eliminating Nova-specific autonomy and roles.
  • Nova's 2015 Texas workers' comp fraud plea still stains trust with employers and insurers.

What makes Nova Medical Centers unique

  • Nova built a five-state occupational-health density business with 67 centers by 2025.
  • It specialized in workers' comp injury care, physical therapy, drug screening, and pre-employment physicals.
  • Concentra bought Nova on March 1, 2025, validating its regional market position.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance

Company News

Business Wire
Jan 28th, 2025
Concentra Announces Preliminary 2024 Financial Results, Agreement To Acquire Nova Medical Centers, and 2025 Financial Guidance

Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc. (“Concentra,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (NYSE: CON), the nation’s largest provider of occupational he

WorkCompWire
Jan 27th, 2025
Concentra Acquires Nova for $265M

Concentra has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Nova Medical Centers, which operates 67 centers across five states. This acquisition will expand Concentra's network to over 770 centers in 42 states. The transaction values Nova at $265 million, and Concentra plans to finance it using cash, available credit, and new debt. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2025.