APRN
On-siteLos Alamos, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Perform occupational medicine evaluations including pre-placement, surveillance, return-to-work, and fitness-for-duty examinations for employees in industrial and nuclear environments. Evaluate and manage work-related injuries and illnesses, providing treatment, follow-up care, and return-to-work determinations while reviewing medical histories and diagnostic studies. Conduct annual medical surveillance ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and client-specific standards, and provide episodic care for minor acute illnesses. Maintain accurate medical documentation and collaborate with clinic staff, employers, and safety personnel to coordinate case management and emergency preparedness. Educate employees on occupational health risks and wellness initiatives, and assist in developing continuous improvement protocols for medical surveillance programs.
Required Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of employment
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Current DEA registration (if applicable)
- Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience in Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or a related clinical setting
- Experience performing occupational health evaluations, return-to-work assessments, surveillance examinations, and fitness-for-duty evaluations
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, occupational health principles, workers' compensation processes, and regulatory medical surveillance programs
- Ability to evaluate medical fitness for work and provide appropriate work restrictions and return-to-work recommendations
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills with the ability to make independent evidence-based medical decisions
- Experience reviewing laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, and specialty consultation reports
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, management, safety personnel, and healthcare providers
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- DOT Medical Examiner certification, or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe
Desired Qualifications
- Experience performing occupational health evaluations, return-to-work assessments, surveillance examinations, and fitness-for-duty evaluations
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, occupational health principles, workers' compensation processes, and regulatory medical surveillance programs
- Ability to evaluate medical fitness for work and provide appropriate work restrictions and return-to-work recommendations
- Experience reviewing laboratory studies, diagnostic testing, and specialty consultation reports
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees, management, safety personnel, and healthcare providers
- DOT Medical Examiner certification, or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe
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