Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant

Job Title: Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide occupational and employee health services. This role focuses on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses, as well as the delivery of regulatory and preventive health services to support workplace safety and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage work-related injuries and occupational illnesses.

• Provide treatment plans, follow-up care, and return-to-work evaluations.

• Conduct pre-employment, post-offer, and fitness-for-duty physical examinations.

• Perform regulatory exams and services, including DOT physicals, respirator clearance, and OSHA-related evaluations, as applicable.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies and imaging.

• Educate patients and employers on injury prevention, workplace safety, and health promotion.

• Coordinate care with employers, case managers, workers compensation representatives, and specialists.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with regulatory, workers compensation, and institutional requirements.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain clinical competency.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current national certification as a PA or NP.

• Active state licensure and prescriptive authority.

• Experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or primary care preferred.

• Knowledge of workers compensation processes and occupational health regulations is preferred.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.

Working Conditions:

• Outpatient occupational health clinic setting.

• Typically weekday schedule; minimal call or weekend coverage depending on clinic operations.

• Fast-paced, customer-service oriented environment.

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