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HealthWorks Medical; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Healthworks Medical is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver advanced occupational health care for employees, focusing on injury prevention, treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, health promotion, and regulatory compliance.

The position involves performing pre-placement and surveillance examinations, managing fitness-for-duty assessments, and coordinating with safety personnel to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality

Qualifications

• Must hold NP or PA license in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program.
• National certification as NP or PA and current DEA registration (if applicable).
• Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience in Occupational Medicine or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and workers' compensation processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational medicine evaluations (pre-placement, surveillance, return-to-work, fitness-for-duty).
• Conduct annual medical surveillance in industrial/nuclear settings.
• Evaluate and manage work-related injuries and illnesses with appropriate follow-up.
• Assess ability to perform essential job functions and provide fitness-for-duty recommendations.
• Review medical histories, labs, and specialty reports to support decisions.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and comply with regulations.
• Collaborate with clinic staff, employers, and safety personnel.
• Educate employees on occupational health risks and wellness initiatives.
• Assist in emergency preparedness and clinical support for workplace incidents.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

Occupational medicine experience

BLS certification

DEA registration

EHR proficiency

Education

Graduate nursing degree

Tools

EHR systems

MS Office

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: HW Los Alamos NM - Los Alamos, NM 87544Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Health CareHealthworks Medical is currently seeking an experienced Occuaptional Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at the Newport News Nuclear (N3B) BWXT Los Alamos project. The ideal candidate will provide advanced occupational health care to our employees, focusing on injury prevention, treatment of work related injuries and illnesses, health promotion, and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational medicine evaluations, including pre-placement, surveillance, return-to-work, fitness-for-duty, and regulatory medical examinations.
• Conduct annual medical surveillance examinations for employees working in industrial and nuclear-related environments, ensuring compliance with applicable client, regulatory, and occupational health requirements.
• Evaluate and manage work-related injuries and illnesses, including treatment, follow-up care, work restrictions, and return-to-work determinations.
• Assess employees' ability to safely perform essential job functions and provide recommendations regarding medical fitness for duty.
• Review medical histories, diagnostic studies, laboratory results, and specialty consultation reports to support occupational health decision-making.
• Provide episodic care for minor acute illnesses and injuries presenting to the occupational health clinic.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with clinic, client, regulatory, and workers' compensation requirements.
• Collaborate with clinic staff, employers, safety personnel, and consulting specialists to coordinate employee medical care and case management.
• Educate employees regarding occupational health risks, medical surveillance findings, preventive health measures, and wellness initiatives.
• Participate in medical emergency preparedness activities and provide clinical support during workplace emergencies when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health regulations, evidence-based medical practices, and client-specific medical standards.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of occupational health protocols, medical surveillance programs, and clinic procedures.

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 and 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 preferred.
• Experience performing occupational health evaluations, return-to-work assessments, surveillance examinations, and fitness-for-duty evaluations preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, occupational health principles, workers' compensation processes, and regulatory medical surveillance programs preferred.
• 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 required
• DOT Medical Examiner certification, or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe, preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary occupational health team.