Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

Peach Tree Healthcare is a non-profit Community Health Center in the Sacramento Valley, serving the communities of Yuba, Sutter, Butte and Sacramento counties. Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of our patients through compassionate care and innovative practices.

Our communities offer a wide variety of activities - from camping and fishing to theatre and fine dining, there is something for everyone. We invite you to explore our Peach Tree Magazine to learn more about our company culture and the exceptional benefits we provide to our providers.

**We are also accepting Physician Assistants**

Location : Yuba City, California.

EHR : NextGen

Employee Benefits : Medical with full deductible paid by the company, Dental, Vision, EAP, Retirement, Life Insurance, AFLAC supplemental plans, Pet Insurance, discounted gym memberships, access to other discounts for cell phone, theme park tickets, and much more.

Provider Benefits: CME, above market salary, sign on bonus, relocation assistance

About the Role

The Occupational Medicine Provider is responsible for promoting and protecting the health, safety, and well-being of employees through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of work-related injuries and illnesses. This position provides medical oversight of occupational health programs, fitness-for-duty evaluations, regulatory compliance, workers' compensation case management, medical surveillance programs, and workplace health initiatives. The Occupational Medicine Provider collaborates with leadership, human resources, safety personnel, and clinical teams to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Essential Functions

The following duties are fundamental to the position:

(Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Conduct pre-employment, post-offer, return-to-work, fitness-for-duty, and regulatory medical examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage occupational injuries and illnesses.
• Provide urgent and non-urgent medical care for employees with work-related conditions.
• Assess fitness for duty, return-to-work readiness, and work restrictions
• Evaluate employees' ability to perform essential job functions and provide work restrictions or accommodations when appropriate.
• Oversee workers' compensation cases and collaborate with employers, insurers, case managers, and other healthcare providers.
• Administer and oversee DOT physical examinations, respirator clearances, and other regulatory evaluations.
• Manage workers' compensation cases and collaborate with case managers and employers.
• Review and interpret medical and diagnostic testing results.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support employee health outcomes.
• Direct medical surveillance programs for employees exposed to occupational hazards.
• Provide guidance regarding workplace accommodations and compliance with ADA, FMLA, OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Complete employer paperwork associated with leave of absence related to patient injuries
• Develop treatment plans that support employee recovery and timely return to work.
• Provide immunizations and preventive occupational health services.
• Participate in injury prevention and workplace wellness initiatives.

Client Support

• Serve as a medical consultant to organizational leadership regarding employee health and safety matters to assist client organizations.
• Monitor workplace hazards and recommend preventive measures to reduce occupational risks.
• Develop and implement occupational health programs, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in injury prevention, ergonomics, wellness, and employee health programs.

Operations

• Maintain compliance with public health reporting expectations Collaboration and Consultation
• Consult with employers, safety personnel, human resources teams, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and complex case management.
• Educate employees and employers on occupational health and safety practices.
• Serve as a medical resource for workplace health-related concerns. Compliance
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, workers' compensation, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Maintain medical licensure, certifications, and continuing medical education requirements

Licensure and Certifications

Required

• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of California.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration, if applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Medical Examiner (CME) designation for Department of Transportation (DOT) examinations
• Board Certification in Occupational Medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).
• Medical Review Officer (MRO) Certification.

Preferred

Experience

• Three (3) to five (5) years of Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Experience evaluating and treating acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Experience in occupational medicine, employee health, industrial medicine, urgent care, or family medicine.
• Experience with workers' compensation and return-to-work programs.
• Experience conducting fitness-for-duty examinations and medical surveillance programs.

Knowledge

• Occupational medicine principles and practices.
• Workers' compensation regulations and processes.
• OSHA and Cal/OSHA standards.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• HIPAA privacy requirements.
• Workplace injury prevention and ergonomics.
• Medical surveillance and exposure monitoring.
• Infectious disease control and prevention.
• Evidence-based medical treatment guidelines.

Skills

• Patient assessment and diagnosis.
• Medical documentation and report writing.
• Regulatory compliance management.
• Data analysis and trend evaluation.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Presentation and educational skills.
• Program development and evaluation.

Abilities

• Interpret complex medical, regulatory, and employment information.
• Make independent clinical decisions.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional judgment.
• Collaborate effectively across departments.
• Identify occupational health risks and develop preventive strategies.
• Respond effectively during workplace emergencies.

In addition to Peach Tree Healthcare’s company values, this role will be assessed on the following competencies:

Clinical Excellence

Demonstrates advanced medical judgment, diagnostic expertise, and the applicationevidence-based practices to analyze complex medical cases, workplace exposures, and regulatory requirements while making sound clinical decisions.

Regulatory Compliance

Maintains current knowledge of occupational health regulations and standards and ensures compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, DOT, ADA, HIPAA, and all applicable federal and state laws.

Identifies occupational health and safety risks, develops effective mitigation strategies, and supports organizational initiatives that promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Communication

Communicates medical information clearly, accurately, and professionally to employees, managers, insurers, attorneys, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.

Builds and maintains productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders while providing medical leadership, guidance, and support for occupational health programs and initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators

Metrics used to measure the employee's success in meeting job responsibilities, departmental goals, operational standards, and organizational objectives. Performance is evaluated based on the achievement of established KPIs relevant to the position.

Tools, Technology, and Equipment:

The following tools and equipment are commonly used to perform the essential functions of this position. The tools and equipment listed are representative of those used in this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to use required tools and perform essential functions.

Medical Equipment

• Stethoscope
• Otoscope and ophthalmoscope
• Blood pressure monitoring equipment
• Pulse oximeter
• Spirometry and pulmonary function testing equipment
• Audiometers and hearing conservation testing equipment
• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) machines
• Point-of-care laboratory testing devices
• Drug and alcohol screening equipment
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Information Systems and Software

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
• Practice management software
• Occupational health management systems
• Employee health and medical surveillance databases
• Electronic prescribing (eRx) systems
• Clinical decision support tools
• Population health and reporting software
• Document management systems
• Telehealth and virtual care platforms

Diagnostic and Clinical Technology

• Digital radiology and imaging review systems
• Laboratory information systems (LIS)
• Diagnostic testing platforms
• Evidence-based medicine resources
• Exposure monitoring and surveillance systems

Regulatory and Compliance Resources

• OSHA and Cal/OSHA compliance databases
• CDC occupational health guidance resources
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical examination systems
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) resources
• ADA interactive process and accommodation tracking systems