Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive occupational health services, ensuring the well-being and safety of employees across various industries. Your expertise will help foster a healthy work environment, support injury prevention, and manage work-related health issues. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative setting committed to excellence in employee health management.

Duties

• Conduct thorough health assessments, including physical examinations and vital signs, for employees returning to work or seeking medical clearance.
• Manage acute injuries and illnesses on-site, providing first aid, wound care, suturing, and administering medications such as injections or IV infusions when appropriate.
• Perform specialized procedures like spirometry, audiometry, dermal fillers, botulinum toxin treatments, and esthetic laser treatments to support workplace wellness programs.
• Coordinate with occupational safety teams to develop injury prevention strategies and conduct ergonomic assessments.
• Maintain detailed medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provide health coaching and education on topics including nutrition, chronic disease management, infectious disease control, and workers’ compensation law.
• Assist in case management for injured employees, facilitating return-to-work plans and discharge planning while collaborating with healthcare providers and insurance carriers.

Requirements

• Valid certification as an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current licensure in the relevant state.
• Proven experience in acute care settings such as hospital medicine, emergency medicine, ICU or trauma centers; Level I or II trauma center experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills including suturing, phlebotomy, catheterization, airway management, and sterile processing techniques.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; telehealth experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of CPT coding, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding standards for accurate documentation and billing purposes.
• Experience working with diverse populations including geriatrics, pediatrics (including neonatal ventilator management), individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
• Ability to perform diagnostic evaluations using laboratory experience and medical imaging techniques such as sonography or laboratory specimen processing.
• Excellent patient assessment skills combined with physiology knowledge to deliver high-quality patient care in outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols and aseptic techniques; familiarity with hospital protocols for acute pain management and spinal tap procedures is advantageous. Join us in delivering exceptional occupational health services that prioritize employee safety and well-being! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in areas like dermal fillers, Botox treatments, esthetic laser therapy, pain management strategies, and more—empowering you to make a meaningful impact every day.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $65.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road