Nurse Practitioner Occupational Health
Job at a glance
Job description
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Location: Detroit, MI (4 days/week) & Romulus, MI (1 day/week)
Schedule: 1st Shift | Approximately 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Some days may require an earlier start time of 6:30 AM
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Occupational Health Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to manage and support on-site medical operations within a manufacturing environment. This role blends clinical occupational medicine with leadership responsibilities, safety collaboration, and employee wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable partnering with business leaders while delivering high-quality, compliant, and employee-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Leadership & Operations
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Manage medical department objectives, personnel, and daily operations
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Implement and maintain medical department policies and procedures
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Provide coverage planning for physician and clinical staff vacations, absences, disability leave, and CME/training
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Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and training (including PA and DEA, if applicable)
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Conduct medical department audits and support continuous quality improvement
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Support corporate medical initiatives, training programs, and special projects
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Participate in policy and procedure review, development, and implementation
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Oversee staff and budgets at the plant level, as applicable
Clinical Occupational Health Practice
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Provide occupational medicine services including diagnosis and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, as approved by the Medical Director
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Perform medical surveillance and medical qualification examinations
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Conduct fitness-for-duty, return-to-work, and employee placement evaluations
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Manage disability and Workers’ Compensation cases in collaboration with internal stakeholders
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Perform and document concise, accurate patient assessments and treatments in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
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Provide care for and manage First Responders
Safety, Prevention & Emergency Response
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Participate in Safety Observation Tours, job checks, and job walkthroughs
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Lead or participate in preventative occupational health programs, including:
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Ergonomics
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Bloodborne pathogen exposure management
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Travel medicine
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Lead or participate in plant-level medical emergency response teams, including training coordination and response oversight
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Ensure compliance with all federal and state occupational health regulations, including MIOSHA and HIPAA
Employee Health, Education & Partnership
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Promote employee health and wellbeing through education, coaching, and engagement
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Provide EAP services support and guidance as directed
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Partner with manufacturing leadership, HR, union representatives, safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics teams
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Attend and contribute to plant meetings, including but not limited to:
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Safety Review Board Meetings
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Disability Improvement Process Meetings
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Hazardous Materials Control Committee Meetings
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Hearing Conservation Meetings
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Labor BPD Review Meetings
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Plant Manager Monthly Review Meetings
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ADAPT (Accommodating Disabled People in Transition) Meetings
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Required Qualifications
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Board certification required
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Active and valid medical license in the applicable State(s) of practice
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in Occupational Health
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Background in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine
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Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments