Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Occupational Health

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our Occupational Health Clinic. You will see patients, diagnose and treat work-related injuries, and develop comprehensive treatment plans while collaborating with a supportive healthcare team.

The role emphasizes staying current with best practices in occupational health, maintaining accurate records, and delivering high-quality care with a day shift (8a–5p) and no weekends or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program.
• Michigan state licensure with current NCCPA certification.
• BLS and DEA certification.

Responsibilities

• See patients and conduct ~25 visits per day in a busy occupational health clinic.
• Develop treatment plans for occupational injuries, from sprains to repetitive-motion injuries.
• Opportunity to expand skills in occupational health medicine.

Skills

Patient care

Occupational health

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + AMA-approved PA program

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Ready to put your skills to work? Here's what your day-to-day will look like:

• See patients and make an impact: Conduct approximately 25 patient visits per day in our busy occupational health clinic, diagnosing and treating work-related injuries with confidence and care.
• Be the expert on worker wellness: Develop treatment plans for occupational injuries, from sprains and strains to repetitive motion injuries—you'll become the go-to person for getting our working community back on their feet.
• Learn and grow: Whether you're a new graduate or seasoned pro, you'll have plenty of opportunities to expand your skill set and master new techniques in occupational health medicine.
• Collaborate like a pro: Work alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals who are just as passionate about occupational health as you are.
• Keep it organized: Maintain accurate patient records, document findings, and ensure all clinical notes are thorough and timely.
• Stay current: Keep up with best practices in occupational health and worker injury management to provide top-notch care.
• Enjoy work-life balance: Work day shift (8a-5p) with no weekends and no call—because taking care of yourself matters too!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program
• Michigan state licensure with current NCCPA certification
• BLS and DEA certification