APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Occupational Medicine

The Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care focused on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and management of work-related injuries and illnesses. The NP works in collaboration with physicians, employers, safety personnel, and healthcare providers to promote employee health, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe return-to-work strategies. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with occupational health standards and regulatory guidelines.

Conduct pre-employment, periodic, and return-to-work physical examinations. Perform functional capacity evaluations (FCEs), drug and alcohol testing, TB screenings, immunizations, and other health surveillance exams. Collaborate with employers to support workers' compensation claims and return-to-work planning.

Educate patients on injury prevention, ergonomics, safe work practices, and chronic disease management. Maintain detailed documentation in compliance with OSHA, DOT, and state/federal guidelines. Communicate with case managers, safety officers, and HR departments to coordinate employee care.

Participate in wellness and health promotion programs tailored to the workplace. Assist in the development of occupational health protocols and policies. Ensure timely and appropriate referral to specialty care as needed.