Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

HealthWorks Medical • Los Alamos, NM

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About The Position

HealthWorks Medical is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (APRN/NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide occupational health services supporting the N3B project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The provider will support employee health, workplace safety, and injury prevention by evaluating and treating occupational injuries and illnesses, conducting occupational health assessments and medical surveillance, coordinating occupational health cases, and collaborating with clinic staff and workplace safety professionals. The position follows a full-time Monday–Thursday schedule with a four-day workweek.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of employment; the posting specifies New Mexico licensure or eligibility to obtain it.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Sciences from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in occupational health, emergency medicine, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations, including OSHA standards.
• Experience with workers’ compensation and case management.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills, including the ability to perform comprehensive health assessments and make evidence-based clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical software systems.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, professionalism, and workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Occupational Health Nursing (COHN) or similar.
• Occupational medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat occupational injuries and illnesses using compassionate, evidence-based care.
• Conduct occupational health assessments, medical surveillance examinations, screenings, and preventive health services.
• Partner with workplace safety professionals and clinic leadership to identify health risks and promote safer work environments.
• Coordinate occupational health care, maintain accurate medical documentation, and assist with workers’ compensation cases and return-to-work planning.
• Educate employees about injury prevention, ergonomics, occupational exposures, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborate with clinic staff, management, safety personnel, and other healthcare professionals to support employee well-being.
• Follow applicable occupational health regulations, clinical protocols, and workplace safety requirements.
• Participate in occupational health emergency response planning and related activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits with employer match and profit sharing
• Wellness-related programs
• Four-day workweek

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time