Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

HealthWorks Medical•Los Alamos, NM

6d•$105,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

HealthWorks Medical is seeking an Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (APRN/NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support the N3B project in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The provider will deliver occupational medicine services that support employee health, workplace safety, and injury prevention. The position offers a full-time Monday–Thursday schedule and a four-day workweek. The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, and treating occupational injuries and illnesses; conducting occupational health assessments, medical surveillance examinations, screenings, and preventive health services; coordinating occupational health cases and supporting workers’ compensation and return-to-work planning; and educating employees on injury prevention, ergonomics, occupational exposures, and healthy lifestyle choices. The provider will collaborate with clinic staff, management, safety personnel, and other healthcare professionals, maintain medical documentation and regulatory compliance, and participate in occupational health emergency response planning. HealthWorks Medical describes its mission as making people and workplaces healthier and safer. The organization emphasizes learning and continuous improvement, customer focus, teamwork, and compassionate service. Eligible employees may access company-sponsored benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits with employer match and profit sharing, and wellness-related programs.

Requirements

Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure in New Mexico, or eligibility to obtain licensure; qualifications also specify current licensure in the state of employment.
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 in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical software systems.
Commitment to patient-centered care, professionalism, and workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

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

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 cases, 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.