Physician Assistant-Occupational Health

Location:

New Orleans, United States. Sector:
Medical & Nursing.

Monday-Friday 7a-4p

A well‑respected industrial/manufacturing client is seeking a Physician Assistant for an ongoing contract assignment. This is a fully on‑site position with opportunity to convert to permanent for the right candidate.

• Triage and management of work‑related injuries and illnesses
• Occupational health assessments: pre‑placement/annual, return‑to‑work (occ & non‑occ), fitness‑for‑duty, respirator medical evaluations (29 CFR )
• Ability to interpret EKGs and other standard occupational health measurements
• Medical surveillance examinations per OSHA and site‑specific requirements
• DOT/FMCSA physical examinations (certification preferred)
• Urine drug screening and breath alcohol testing (DOT and non‑DOT)
• Point‑of‑care diagnostics and on‑site specimen collection
• Workers’ compensation case management support
• Assist employees with FMLA documentation and certification support as needed
• Provide health education and biometrics
• Referral coordination; direct communication with Medical Director on complex cases
• Medical recordkeeping in clinic EMR; standing order compliance

• PA‑C (NCCPA certified)
• Active, unrestricted PA license in LA
• Active DEA registration (or eligibility)
• BLS required; supervisory experience helpful
• DOT Medical Examiner certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience; occupational medicine, or urgent care background strongly preferred
• High hazard industry or manufacturing experience required
• Familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping and workers’ compensation frameworks a plus

• Stable, well‑established occupational health clinic
• Industrial setting with diverse, hands‑on clinical exposure
• Long‑term contract with potential permanent conversion
• Collaborative environment with dedicated Medical Director support

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit & weekly e‑payroll
• Referral bonus programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Estimated minimum rate: $70.00

Estimated maximum rate: $80.00

The role is contract to hire and may be transitioned to full‑time. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

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