Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

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

For California Applicants :

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?