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Job description
Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant
Radford, VA - Radford, VA 24141
Overview
Salary Range $64.00 - $67.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage Up to 10% Category Nurse Practitioner-Physician Assistant
Description
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) serves as the lead onsite advanced practice provider for our occupational health clinic in Radford, VA. This role combines direct clinical care with program support, medical surveillance, and collaboration with client stakeholders. Working at the top of licensure, the NP/PA independently evaluates and manages occupational injuries and illnesses, performs advanced assessments, conducts regulatory medical exams, and provides clinical leadership to ensure employee health, workplace safety, and compliance.
The provider functions autonomously when a physician is not onsite and collaborates closely with the WorkCare Consulting Medical Director (CMD), WorkCare support teams, and client partners.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm.
We are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for this position!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Independently assess, diagnose, and manage occupational injuries and illnesses.
Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and screenings.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope.
Develop evidence-based treatment plans and oversee follow-up care.
Provide expert consultation for complex or higher-acuity cases.
Deliver advanced triage, stabilization, and emergency clinical decision-making.
Serve as the lead onsite clinician when no physician is present, consulting with the CMD as needed.
Perform OSHA-required and client-required medical examinations.
Conduct respirator clearance evaluations, audiometry, PFTs, vision testing, immunizations, and TB screening.
Interpret clinical findings and determine medical suitability for job tasks.
Lead clinical case management, including recovery monitoring and return-to-work planning.
Determine work restrictions and modified duty recommendations.
Collaborate with external specialists, workers' compensation partners, and WorkCare's Injury Care Program.
Collaborate with EH&S teams to provide clinical insight into injury trends and prevention opportunities.
Partner with WorkCare's Prevention Services to reinforce safe work practices and deliver targeted health education.
Provide ergonomic recommendations and employee health education (additional training required for ergonomic assessments).
Participate in safety meetings, incident reviews, and planning discussions.
Communicate professionally with client leadership, HR, EH&S, and WorkCare management in alignment with the WorkCare Communication Policy.
Ensure clinical compliance, documentation accuracy, and clinic readiness.
Provide clinical guidance to RNs, LPNs, OHTs, or other onsite support staff.
Maintain stocked medications, supplies, and emergency equipment.
Document all encounters accurately in the EMR or other charting systems.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and state practice acts.
Prepare clinical reports, injury trend analyses, and required client documentation.
Performs additional duties and assumes additional responsibilities as identified by supervisor for the efficient operation of WorkCare.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Virginia
National board certification
BLS/ACLS certification required
Minimum 3 years of advanced practice experience
2–3 years of occupational health, emergency, critical care, or urgent care experience required
Experience with EMR systems and basic office software applications
DEA registration (or eligibility) as required
Skills & Competencies
Advanced diagnostic reasoning and independent clinical decision-making.
Strong assessment skills and clinical leadership abilities.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHR systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and a high level of discretion.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative in a dynamic environment.
Professional communication and interpersonal skills in high-demand situations.
Site-Specific Compliance Requirements
Must meet all site access, security, safety, and contractor onboarding requirements.
Must complete required background screening, safety orientation, badge requirements, and identification verification.
Must comply with all site safety, health, environmental, and security protocols while working onsite.
Physical Demands
Prolonged sitting and computer use.
Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Daily walk required between parking area and clinic.
Ability to work under stress and maintain focus in a clinical environment.
Work Environment
Primarily indoor, office/clinic environment.
Moderate noise level; controlled temperature and air quality.
This position has an hourly pay range of $64 - $67 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.
Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.
The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual's qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.
Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
Worksite address
radford, VA, 24141, US
Who can apply
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