Job details

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Salary: $145k / Year - $170k / Year

Job Title: Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Department: Occupational Medicine

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, business hours (no nights, weekends, or call)


Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and team-oriented Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Occupational Medicine clinic. The provider will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to employees and employers, focusing on work-related injuries, regulatory physicals, and preventive occupational health services. This role offers a predictable schedule, collaborative environment, and the opportunity to support workforce health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses
  • Perform occupational health physicals (pre-employment, DOT, return-to-work, fit-for-duty, surveillance exams)
  • Conduct Department of Transportation (DOT) exams (certification preferred or willingness to obtain)
  • Develop and implement treatment plans and coordinate follow-up care
  • Provide suturing, splinting, wound care, and other minor procedures
  • Interpret basic diagnostic studies (X-rays, EKGs, spirometry, audiograms, lab results)
  • Communicate effectively with employers regarding work status and restrictions
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, and other regulatory guidelines
  • Collaborate with supervising/collaborating physician and clinic team


Qualifications

Required:

  • Current, unrestricted NP or PA license in [State]
  • Board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
  • DEA license (or eligibility)
  • BLS certification
  • Minimum 1–2 years of clinical experience (urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or occupational medicine preferred)

Preferred:

  • Experience in Occupational Medicine
  • DOT Medical Examiner certification
  • Experience with workers’ compensation cases
  • Proficiency with EMR systems


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong clinical assessment and procedural skills
  • Knowledge of occupational health regulations and workers’ compensation processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Commitment to workplace safety and preventive health


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