1 year experience as a physician extender preferred
New graduates considered
State-required professional license
Advance Practice License (NP or PA) required
National Certification (ANCC, AANPCP, or NCCPA) required
Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat workplace injuries and acute illnesses
Manage chronic primary care conditions to optimize health
Perform mandated regulatory screenings and evaluations
Evaluate injured employees for safe return-to-work conditions
Educate patients on workplace safety and lifestyle modifications
Facilitate referrals for complex healthcare needs
Collaborate on workers' compensation and wellness programs
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Focus on work-life balance
Access to advanced medical resources
Flexible scheduling options
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Occupational Medicine Advance Practice Providers integrate job-specific health and safety with comprehensive, general primary care to manage a worker's total well-being. In this dual role, they treat acute workplace injuries, perform specialized fitness-for-duty exams, and design return-to-work plans while simultaneously managing chronic general health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and mental health struggles. By connecting workplace hazards with a patient's overall medical history, they provide personalized counseling on safe ergonomics, preventative screening, and lifestyle modifications. Furthermore, they coordinate seamless transitions of care, facilitating referrals to medical specialists, physical therapists, or community social services whenever a patient's complex occupational or general health needs require advanced intervention.
Education
Masters of Nursing - Preferred
Experience
1 Year Working as a physician extender - Preferred
New graduates will be given consideration
License & Certification
Professional License with State of Practice - Required
Advance Practice License (NP or PA) - Required
National Certification (i.e. ANCC, AANPCP or NCCPA) - Required
Core Job Functions
Acute Injury & Illness Management: Diagnose and treat workplace injuries (e.g., lacerations, exposures, musculoskeletal strains) alongside general acute illnesses.
Chronic Disease Care: Manage ongoing primary care conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and mental health struggles to optimize the worker's total health.
Regulatory & Fitness Exams: Perform mandated screenings and evaluations, including DOT exams, OSHA surveillance, fitness-for-duty, and pre-employment physicals.
Return-to-Work Coordination: Evaluate injured employees to determine safe physical restrictions, modified duties, and eventual full clearance.
Patient Education & Preventative Counseling: Guide patients and families on workplace safety, ergonomics, lifestyle modifications, chronic disease management, and advanced directives.
Care Coordination & Referrals: Facilitate referrals to medical specialists, physical therapy, or community social agencies for complex occupational or general health needs.
Collaborative Compliance: Partner with supervising physicians, employers, and insurance case managers to navigate workers' compensation regulations and workplace wellness program.
