APP- Occupational Medicine

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JOB SUMMARY

The occupation medicine APP will be responsible for evaluating and treating work-related injuries and illnesses (acute and chronic) performing pre-employment physicals and fitness-for-duty exams and developing and implementing workplace health and safety programs.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Graduate from accredited school of nursing and successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner Program

Certification & Licensures :

• Current license as a Registered Nurse and an Advanced Practice Nurse by the State of Missouri
• BLS Certification
• DOT Certification or ability to obtain

Experience :

Clinic Hours :

Monday - Friday 8 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM

3 days - SF Kingshighway Cape Girardeau Clinic 2 days- Saint Francis Sikeston Clinic

Clinical Care Overview & Duties

Evaluate and treat work-related injuries and illnesses (acute and chronic)

Provide first aid and emergency care for workplace incidents

Conduct follow-up visits for injured employees

Manage return-to-work plans

Prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate

Health Assessments

Perform pre-employment physicals and fit

ness-for-duty exams

Conduct DOT physicals (if certified)

Complete periodic occupational health screenings (e.g. hypertension diabetes)

Monitor employees returning to work after illness or injury Preventive & Wellness Programs

Develop and implement workplace health and safety programs

Coordinate immunization clinics (flu shots hepatitis vaccines)

Lead health promotion activities (nutrition fitness mental health)

Regulatory & Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA and occupational health regulations

Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records

Assist with workers compensation case management

Liaise with employers insurers and safety officers Collaboration & Advisory

Advise management on health and safety policies

Work with multidisciplinary teams (physicians safety specialists HR)

Perform environmental health checks and recommend improvement

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity or addition to federal law requirements Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization and are a tobacco or nicotine user you will be required to complete a tobacco / nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.

Key Skills

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1