Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant - Occupational Health

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (BOH) – Updated Job Description Position Summary

Reports to the Director for administrative supervision and the Practice Site Physician or designee for clinical supervision. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of comprehensive occupational to patients and employer partners at designated work sites and clinic locations.

This role supports employee health, workplace safety, injury prevention, regulatory compliance, and return-to-work outcomes
, while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

The Nurse Practitioner actively contributes to Beacon’s mission by delivering care that is clinically excellent, preventative, and aligned to employer and community needs. Collaborates in the education of nursing students, medical residents, and other healthcare learners.

We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

• Trust: Builds confidence with patients, employers, and teammates through reliability and clinical excellence
• Respect: Honors each individual’s unique needs, workplace roles, and health goals
• Integrity: Adheres to clinical, legal, and regulatory standards (OSHA, DOT, HIPAA) in all decisions
• Compassion: Provides empathetic care that supports both recovery and prevention

• Personally connects with patients, employees, and employer partners
• Keeps patients, employers, and care teams informed and aligned
• Acts as an advocate and partner in each patient’s health and recovery journey

• Leverages innovation (technology, workflows, data) to improve access and outcomes
• Cultivates talent through teaching, coaching, and collaboration
• Embraces performance improvement and standardization
• Drives accountability for quality, safety, and service
• Uses data to improve patient, employer, and population outcomes
• Communicates clearly and continuously across care teams and employer partners

Coordinates and delivers care in collaboration with the Practice Site Physician by:

• Practicing within scope while integrating occupational medicine and primary care principles
• Performing comprehensive history and physical exams, including work-related injury and illness evaluation
• Diagnosing and managing acute injuries, occupational illnesses, and chronic conditions impacting work ability
• Ordering and interpreting labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests
• Developing treatment plans focused on recovery, prevention, and safe return to work
• Performing procedures such as suturing, injections, and minor urgent care interventions
• Managing medical emergencies in clinic or worksite environments
• Providing ongoing monitoring, follow-up, and continuity of care

Supports workplace health programs and employer partnerships by:

• Performing work-related injury care, case management, and return-to-work evaluations
• Completing DOT physicals, respirator clearance, and regulatory exams
• Supporting drug and alcohol testing programs and regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with employers on injury prevention, workplace safety, and health initiatives
• Providing documentation and communication required for employer reporting and compliance
• Partnering with employers to improve employee health, productivity, and outcomes
• Participating in onsite clinics, employer events, or mobile health services as needed

• Educates patients and employees on health promotion, injury prevention, and disease management
• Provides guidance on workplace safety, ergonomics, and wellness strategies
• Instructs patients and families on medications, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Recommends community or employer-based resources to support recovery and well-being

• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Communicates effectively with physicians, care teams, employers, and external vendors
• Triages patient calls and provides clinical consultation
• Coordinates referrals and follow-up care
• Participates in…