Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner

NPHire; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 177,450 - 188,825; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid malpractice insurance

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

NPHire is looking for a Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner in Occupational Health based in Boston, MA. The role focuses on evaluating and managing work-related injuries in a supportive healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in occupational health and must be board certified as a Nurse Practitioner.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekends or major holidays, and includes company-paid malpractice insurance. If you're passionate about clinical excellence and employee health, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of occupational health or occupational medicine experience.
• Board certified Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Current Massachusetts NP license or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat work-related injuries in an occupational health setting.
• Perform pre-placement and return-to-work screenings.
• Administer vaccines and provide vaccine counseling.

Skills

Occupational health experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Board certified Nurse Practitioner

Current Massachusetts NP license

Job description

Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner – Occupational Health

Location: Boston, MA (02118)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM; 8-hour days, 40 hours per week, 26‑week assignment.

Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,900 – $4,150 per week (1099).

Shift Details: No weekends or major holidays required.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of occupational health or occupational medicine experience.
• Board certified Nurse Practitioner (NP).
• Current Massachusetts NP license or eligibility to obtain, including controlled substance license/registration.
• Inclusive, non‑stigmatizing approach to employee health and clinical care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Passion for clinical excellence, patient safety, and workplace health.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat work‑related injuries, illnesses, and exposures in an occupational health setting under a remote medical director.
• Perform pre‑placement and return‑to‑work screenings and assessments for new hires and employees.
• Administer vaccines and provide vaccine counseling per occupational health protocols.
• Provide clinical guidance and post‑exposure management following infectious disease exposures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote employee safety and workplace health initiatives.
• Manage cases, coordinate follow‑up care, and document clinical encounters in the electronic health record.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and efficient workload prioritization.

Benefits

• Company‑paid malpractice insurance for 1099 contractors.
• Weekly direct deposit for employees and contractors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.