Best Practices, Case Management, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Treatment, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Credentials, Occupational Health, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physician Assistant, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Urgent Care, Worker's Compensation
Location: Yuma, AZ 85364
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Medical Director
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and clinically strong Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Yuma, Arizona. This Mid-Level Provider role works under the guidance of the Medical Director and is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with work-related injuries and illnesses in an occupational medicine setting.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing cases from the initial evaluation through Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), performing a variety of occupational health physicals, and providing clear, defensible medical documentation and work restrictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with work-related injuries and illnesses
- Manage occupational medicine cases from initial visit through Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
- Develop and implement treatment plans consistent with occupational medicine best practices and clinical guidelines
- Determine patient work status and provide clear, medically appropriate, and defensible work restrictions
- Perform occupational health examinations, including:
- Pre-employment physicals
- Return-to-work exams
- DOT physicals
- Employer-specific physicals
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation within Proactive's EMR system
- Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care
- Communicate effectively with employers, case managers, and other stakeholders as needed
- Support a professional, efficient, and patient-centered clinic environment
Qualifications
- Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Arizona
- Current DEA registration, if applicable
- Prior experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, family medicine, orthopedics, or emergency medicine preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage cases independently while working under physician supervision
- Experience performing occupational health physicals preferred
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Comfortable using EMR systems
Preferred Experience
- Workers' compensation case management
- MMI evaluations and ongoing injury management
- DOT certification or willingness to obtain it
- Experience providing return-to-work guidance and work restrictions
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and confident in treating occupational injuries while balancing patient care, documentation, and employer communication. This provider should be comfortable in a fast-paced clinic setting and committed to delivering excellent clinical care with professionalism and consistency.
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