Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Oregon
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Job Title: Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide occupational and employee health services. This role focuses on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of work-related injuries and illnesses, as well as the delivery of regulatory and preventive health services to support workplace safety and employee well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
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Evaluate, diagnose, and manage work-related injuries and occupational illnesses.
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Provide treatment plans, follow-up care, and return-to-work evaluations.
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Conduct pre-employment, post-offer, and fitness-for-duty physical examinations.
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Perform regulatory exams and services, including DOT physicals, respirator clearance, and OSHA-related evaluations, as applicable.
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Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies and imaging.
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Educate patients and employers on injury prevention, workplace safety, and health promotion.
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Coordinate care with employers, case managers, workers’ compensation representatives, and specialists.
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Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with regulatory, workers’ compensation, and institutional requirements.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain clinical competency.
Qualifications:
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Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
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Current national certification as a PA or NP.
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Active state licensure and prescriptive authority.
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Experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, or primary care preferred.
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Knowledge of workers’ compensation processes and occupational health regulations is preferred.
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Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills.
Working Conditions:
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Outpatient occupational health clinic setting.
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Typically weekday schedule; minimal call or weekend coverage depending on clinic operations.
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Fast-paced, customer-service–oriented environment.