Occupational Health Clinical Specialist (9155)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)

• $107K — $134K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current licensure and certification as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with 3+ years of clinical experience
  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, state licensure required
  • FMCSA certified medical examiner certification preferred; willingness to obtain within 6 months
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Extensive organizational skills with ability to interact across various levels of management and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure workforce fitness for duty with comprehensive medical evaluations
  • Support the resolution of ADA, FMLA, and Workers Compensation claims
  • Recommend and administer wellness and preventive health programs
  • Oversee the medical recordkeeping system and compliance with privacy regulations
  • Supervise the Medical Librarian and ensure operational efficiency
  • Comply with safety policies and report safety concerns
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage with minimal employee premiums
  • Participation in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 457B Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays
  • Access to wellness programs for physical and mental health
  • Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Free SEPTA Transportation Pass for unlimited service access.
Full Job Description
We are seeking to hire a candidate for our Occupational Health Clinical Specialist (9155). 2nd Job Posting: Open Date: 09/28/2026 Closing Date: 10/28/2026 Original Job Posting: Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 03/12/2026 Job Grade: SAM 42 Salary Range: $107,640 - 134,550 OVERALL DESCRIPTION The Occupational Health Clinical Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Authority's health, wellness and safety objectives through the coordination and performance of occupational and non-occupational health screenings, illness evaluation, drug screenings, wellness, first aid, disability management, and return to work evaluations. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Ensure the fitness for duty of the Authority's workforce, utilizing - Pre-placement examinations (including job transfers) - Return to duty examinations following absence for illness or injury - Periodic examinations - Other evaluations as needed in specific cases - Ongoing medical monitoring of safety-sensitive employees with conditions that may affect their performance - Medical surveillance programs 2. Provides support as needed for resolution of ADA, FMLA, Unemployment, Workers Compensation and FELA claims and any other medical matters 3. Recommends and administers comprehensive wellness and preventive health programs, utilizing appropriate: - Education - Screening tests - Immunizations - Incentive-based behavior modification programs - Coordination with the Authority's health insurance carriers and community resources - Volunteer employees 4. Responsible for the medical recordkeeping system. Ensures efficient and secure operation of the medical record room, compliance with regulations and Authority policy on medical privacy. 5. Supervises the Medical Librarian. 6. Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromised or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others. 7. Performs other duties as assigned and directed QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE - Must possess and maintain current licensure and certification as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with at least three years related clinical experience in an ambulatory care, occupational health, or emergency department setting. - A nurse practitioner must possess and maintain current national certifications as a Nurse Practitioner, licensure to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and possess a BSN and MSN. A physician assistant must possess and maintain current national certifications as a Physician Assistant, licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania following graduation from an accredited physician assistant program. - Current certification as an FMCSA certified medical examiner preferred. Willingness to become certified within six (6) months of hire date. - Excellent verbal and written communications skills required. - Extensive organizational skills and the ability to interact with all levels of SEPTA management, union representatives, private corporations, public entities, consultants and other project managers required.

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