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:
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
