Occupational Medicine Advanced Practice Provider

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System is seeking an Occupational Medicine Advanced Practice Provider to integrate job-specific health with primary care. The role covers acute injuries, fitness-for-duty exams, and return-to-work planning while managing chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.

Candidate must hold an APRN/PA license with national certification and state practice license, with a preference for 1 year of physician extender experience. New graduates are considered.

Qualifications

• 1 Year Working as a physician extender - Preferred
• New graduates will be given consideration
• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Advance Practice License (NP or PA) - Required
• National Certification (i.e. ANCC, AANPCP or NCCPA) - Required

Responsibilities

• Acute Injury & Illness Management: Diagnose and treat workplace injuries alongside general acute illnesses.
• Chronic Disease Care: Manage hypertension, diabetes, and mental health conditions to optimize overall worker health.
• Regulatory & Fitness Exams: Perform DOT exams, OSHA surveillance, fitness-for-duty, and pre-employment physicals.
• Return-to-Work Coordination: Evaluate injured employees to determine safe physical restrictions and modified duties.
• Patient Education & Preventative Counseling: Guide patients on workplace safety, ergonomics, lifestyle changes, and chronic disease management.
• Care Coordination & Referrals: Facilitate referrals to medical specialists, physical therapy, or community social agencies.
• Collaborative Compliance: Partner with supervising physicians, employers, and insurance case managers to navigate workers' compensation regulations.

Education

Masters of Nursing - Preferred

Job description

Occupational Medicine Advanced Practice Provider

Occupational Medicine Advance Practice Providers integrate job-specific health and safety with comprehensive, general primary care to manage a worker's total well-being. In this dual role, they treat acute workplace injuries, perform specialized fitness-for-duty exams, and design return-to-work plans while simultaneously managing chronic general health conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and mental health struggles. By connecting workplace hazards with a patient's overall medical history, they provide personalized counseling on safe ergonomics, preventative screening, and lifestyle modifications. Furthermore, they coordinate seamless transitions of care, facilitating referrals to medical specialists, physical therapists, or community social services whenever a patient's complex occupational or general health needs require advanced intervention.

Education

Masters of Nursing - Preferred

Experience

1 Year Working as a physician extender - Preferred

New graduates will be given consideration

License & Certification

Professional License with State of Practice - Required

Advance Practice License (NP or PA) - Required

National Certification (i.e. ANCC, AANPCP or NCCPA) - Required

Core Job Functions

• Acute Injury & Illness Management: Diagnose and treat workplace injuries (e.g., lacerations, exposures, musculoskeletal strains) alongside general acute illnesses.
• Chronic Disease Care: Manage ongoing primary care conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and mental health struggles to optimize the worker's total health.
• Regulatory & Fitness Exams: Perform mandated screenings and evaluations, including DOT exams, OSHA surveillance, fitness-for-duty, and pre-employment physicals.
• Return-to-Work Coordination: Evaluate injured employees to determine safe physical restrictions, modified duties, and eventual full clearance.
• Patient Education & Preventative Counseling: Guide patients and families on workplace safety, ergonomics, lifestyle modifications, chronic disease management, and advanced directives.
• Care Coordination & Referrals: Facilitate referrals to medical specialists, physical therapy, or community social agencies for complex occupational or general health needs.
• Collaborative Compliance: Partner with supervising physicians, employers, and insurance case managers to navigate workers' compensation regulations and workplace wellness program.