Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location: Detroit, MI (4 days/week) & Romulus, MI (1 day/week)
Schedule: 1st Shift Approximately 7:00 AM 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Some days may require an earlier start time of 6:30 AM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Occupational Health Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to manage and support on-site medical operations within a manufacturing environment. This role blends clinical occupational medicine with leadership responsibilities, safety collaboration, and employee wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate is comfortable partnering with business leaders while delivering high-quality, compliant, and employee-centered care.

Key Responsibilities Medical Leadership & Operations

• Manage medical department objectives, personnel, and daily operations

• Implement and maintain medical department policies and procedures

• Provide coverage planning for physician and clinical staff vacations, absences, disability leave, and CME/training

• Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and training (including PA and DEA, if applicable)

• Conduct medical department audits and support continuous quality improvement

• Support corporate medical initiatives, training programs, and special projects

• Participate in policy and procedure review, development, and implementation

• Oversee staff and budgets at the plant level, as applicable

Clinical Occupational Health Practice

• Provide occupational medicine services including diagnosis and treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, as approved by the Medical Director

• Perform medical surveillance and medical qualification examinations

• Conduct fitness-for-duty, return-to-work, and employee placement evaluations

• Manage disability and Workers Compensation cases in collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Perform and document concise, accurate patient assessments and treatments in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Provide care for and manage First Responders

Safety, Prevention & Emergency Response

• Participate in Safety Observation Tours, job checks, and job walkthroughs

• Lead or participate in preventative occupational health programs, including:

  • Ergonomics

  • Bloodborne pathogen exposure management

  • Travel medicine

• Lead or participate in plant-level medical emergency response teams, including training coordination and response oversight

• Ensure compliance with all federal and state occupational health regulations, including MIOSHA and HIPAA

Employee Health, Education & Partnership

• Promote employee health and wellbeing through education, coaching, and engagement

• Provide EAP services support and guidance as directed

• Partner with manufacturing leadership, HR, union representatives, safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics teams

• Attend and contribute to plant meetings, including but not limited to:

  • Safety Review Board Meetings

  • Disability Improvement Process Meetings

  • Hazardous Materials Control Committee Meetings

  • Hearing Conservation Meetings

  • Labor BPD Review Meetings

  • Plant Manager Monthly Review Meetings

  • ADAPT (Accommodating Disabled People in Transition) Meetings

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• Board certification required

• Active and valid medical license in the applicable State(s) of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Occupational Health

• Background in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine

• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments