Workforce Health and Wellness Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA)

Stanford Health Care•Alto, GA

47d•$89 - $118

About The Position

Stanford Health Care’s Workforce Health & Wellness team is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver exceptional occupational health care to the employees who sustain Stanford’s mission of excellence. This is an outstanding opportunity for a confident, collaborative clinician who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys procedural variety, and is passionate about promoting health and wellness across a diverse professional community. The Workforce Health and Wellness APP team provides comprehensive care to Stanford Health Care employees, addressing occupational injuries, exposures, and preventive wellness needs. This role offers a wide clinical scope—combining musculoskeletal medicine, occupational exposure management, and health promotion within a supportive, multidisciplinary setting.

Requirements

Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, physical medicine, or a related field.
Demonstrated skill in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment, procedural proficiency, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational abilities.
Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in alignment with Stanford Health Care’s mission and values.
Master’s or Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Graduate of an NP program accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Nursing\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure and NP - Nurse Practitioner and NPF - NP Furnishing Number and BLS - Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage work-related injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, and occupational exposures (chemical, biological, environmental).
Perform minor procedures including wound repair (sutures, Dermabond, Steri-Strips), incision and drainage, and eye examinations.
Collaborate with nurses, case managers, physical therapists, and the Medical Director to coordinate safe and timely return-to-work care.
Contribute to Stanford’s ongoing wellness initiatives that emphasize proactive, preventive care for our workforce.
Apply understanding of workers’ compensation processes and related legal and clinical documentation.
Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty, according to written standardized procedures.
Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients, according to written standardized procedures.
Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient, according to written standardized procedures.
Administers, orders, furnishes and prescribes medications, according to written standardized procedures.
Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
Other duties as assigned.