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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.