The RoleThe Nurse Practitioner will independently run an internal, corporate, private medical practice to provide evaluation, consultation/referral, case management and treatment for employees.
What You'll Do- Perform regulatory surveillance examinations including Respiratory Fit testing (RFT), DOT and Audio exams to ensure compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA standards
- Perform pre-employment physical exams on all new candidates, pole climbing and fit for duty exams
- Manage the operations of the on-site health office, including but not limited to maintaining the appointment schedule, ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, etc.
- Evaluate, treat and manage the cases of occupational injuries to ensure the safety of employees and to reduce absence frequency
- Conduct drug and alcohol testing i.e. pre-employment, random, reasonable cause to adhere to organizational, FMCSA, and PHMSA drug testing policies
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders and external medical providers to share best practice and understand business decisions
About You- B.S. or higher degree in Nursing and fully qualified and licensed Nurse Practitioner required
- 2+ years of working experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
- Board Certification - American Nurse Credentialing Center or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners required
- 2+ years of experience in Occupational medicine, worker's compensation and OSHA regulations, acute medical care and evaluation preferred
- Certified in Hearing Conservation CAOHC and DOT certified medical examiner preferred
- Current certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation physical examinations preferred
- Current COHC certification by CAOHC preferred
- Within 3 months of hire, attainment of the following is required:
- certification by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to perform Department of Transportation physical examinations.
- certification as a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC)
- Current certification as a Basic Lifesaver (BLS) provider from a training program approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Strong interpersonal skills are required to provide care for injured and ill employees
- Valid driver's license required
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Salary
$124,000 per year
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This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
