Nurse Practitioner

Sunshine Enterprise USA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colorado Springs seeks a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide occupational health services for city employees. This role involves injury triage, conducting health evaluations, prescribing medications, and ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations. Candidates must possess a relevant degree, an active license in Colorado, and relevant experience in urgent or occupational health care. A commitment to diverse candidates is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Colorado.
• State and Federal DEA certification to prescribe Schedule II–V controlled substances.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency care, or occupational health.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and urgent care to adult employees.
• Conduct health evaluations and physical exams.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy and Workers’ Compensation teams.
• Perform OSHA-compliant evaluations and testing.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Occupational health care

Injury triage

Health evaluations

Collaboration with teams

Regulatory compliance

Medication prescribing

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing or Physician Assistant program

Board Certification from AANPCB, ANCC, or NCCPA

Registered with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME)

Current BLS certification

Job description

We are seeking a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide occupational health services on an intermittent basis, covering for staff absences in our Occupational Health Clinic. This role focuses on supporting the wellness, safety, and medical needs of city employees, with duties spanning from injury triage to physical exams and regulatory testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary, urgent, and occupational health care to adult employees, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
• Conduct health evaluations, post-offer/pre-placement physical exams, and CDL medical certifications
• Perform in-person and telephone triage of injured employees, determining appropriate care and facilitating referrals as needed
• Collaborate closely with the City’s Physical Therapy, Workers’ Compensation team, and other relevant internal departments
• Conduct OSHA-compliant evaluations and testing, including:
• Hearing conservation assessments (CAOHC standards)
• Pulmonary clearance and respirator fit testing
• Support for asbestos monitoring protocols
• Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Assist in developing or reviewing occupational health policies and procedures alongside safety engineers, ergonomics, and industrial hygiene personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing or Physician Assistant program
• Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
• Board Certification from AANPCB, ANCC, or NCCPA (as applicable)
• State and Federal DEA certification to prescribe Schedule II–V controlled substances
• Registered with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME)
• Current BLS certification
• Relevant and progressively responsible experience in urgent care, emergency care, or occupational health, specifically treating adult patients
• Experience handling occupational injuries is highly valued

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.