Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PRN)

Medcor • Mchenry, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Medcor is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide occupational health services at an onsite clinic in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The provider will deliver patient-centered care for acute illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and other common conditions; provide urgent care and stabilize patients who need a higher level of care; order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing; and offer education, preventive care, and wellness counseling. The provider will collaborate with Medcor physicians and clinical leadership while practicing independently within their licensure and scope of practice.

The role also includes evaluating and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, coordinating follow-up care, conducting occupational health examinations and regulatory screenings, supporting hearing and vision screening, respirator fit testing and drug and alcohol testing, and assisting with return-to-work programs. The provider will work with client safety teams, Human Resources, and third-party administrators, and support workplace wellness, injury prevention, emergency preparedness, and CPR/First Aid/AED training as needed. The position includes sports physicals for eligible employee dependents ages 5 and older.

The provider will maintain accurate medical records, follow applicable OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and other healthcare regulations, support clinic operations, and participate in required meetings and training. In clinics without dedicated clinical support staff, duties may include patient rooming, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, point-of-care testing, and occupational health screenings. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the position is PRN. Work is performed onsite in a healthcare clinic that may be located in an industrial, manufacturing, construction, or corporate environment. The role may involve exposure to infectious materials, workplace hazards, varying noise levels, and temperatures; appropriate PPE may be required. Physical demands may include prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting medical equipment up to 50 pounds, and assisting patients with mobility.

Medcor describes a collaborative workplace with clinical autonomy, physician oversight, occupational health training and mentorship, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. Compensation starts at $68 per hour, with additional earning potential based on experience. Medcor is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or degree from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license; the posting states MN, despite listing the location as Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Current national certification through AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA, as applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• DEA registration, if required for the position.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as an NP or PA in urgent care, emergency medicine, family practice, or occupational health.
• Board certification in family practice, adult-gerontology, emergency medicine, occupational health, or another specialty relevant to the position.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to make clinical decisions confidently, respond calmly to urgent situations, work independently, and collaborate with a broader team.
• Comfort using electronic medical records and standard computer applications.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous occupational health or employee health experience.
• Experience treating workplace injuries, performing occupational health examinations, or managing return-to-work programs.
• Familiarity with workplace health and safety practices and workers’ compensation processes.
• Clinical background in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and other common medical conditions.
• Provide urgent care for non-work-related illnesses and injuries, including initial evaluation and stabilization when a higher level of care is needed.
• Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing, including laboratory and point-of-care testing.
• Provide patient education, preventive care, and wellness counseling.
• Collaborate with oversight physicians and clinical leadership to provide safe, evidence-based care.
• Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Perform occupational health examinations, medical surveillance, and regulatory screenings required by the client.
• Support hearing conservation, vision screening, respirator fit testing, and drug and alcohol testing.
• Assist with return-to-work programs and collaborate with client safety teams, Human Resources, and third-party administrators.
• Participate in workplace health promotion, injury prevention, and wellness initiatives.
• Support emergency preparedness, including response planning, drills, and CPR/First Aid/AED training as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Build working relationships with patients, onsite clinical staff, client leadership, and Medcor’s medical team.
• Follow applicable OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, state workers’ compensation, and other healthcare regulations.
• Support daily clinic operations and additional clinical responsibilities within scope of practice.
• Participate in required meetings, training, and other duties as assigned.
• In clinics without dedicated clinical support staff, assist with patient rooming, specimen collection, phlebotomy, injections, point-of-care testing, and occupational health screenings as appropriate.
• Provide sports physicals to eligible employee dependents ages 5 and older.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting at $68 per hour, with additional earning potential based on experience.
• Clinical autonomy within scope of licensure, with access to physician oversight and Medcor’s medical leadership team.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Occupational health training and mentorship.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level