Occupational Health Services NP/PA Manager

The Division of Occupational Health Services (OHS) atMelroseWakefieldHospital is seeking a full-timeOccupational HealthServices NP/PA Managerto join our OHS team at our location in Medford, MA. This is a leadership opportunity with supervisory responsibilities managing a staff of four nursing professionals. The schedule for this role is 5 days per week (Mon-Fri) from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM with no weekends, holidays, or call.Previousleadership experience working in an OHS hospital setting or occupational medicine clinic is highly desired.MelroseWakefieldHospital,located12 miles north of Boston, is a 234 bed, not-for-profit community hospital offering general and specialized medical care. The hospital is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center in Boston, a premier academic institution. Through our clinical affiliation with Tufts Medical Center, weare able toprovide our patients with highly specialized and tertiary level care when appropriate.Job Responsibilities:Responsible for providing care for pre-employment screening, work related injuries and exposures,follow-upand referral; fitness for duty and periodic employee health evaluationsAs an expert professional, the Occupational Health Nurse Practitioneror Physician Assistantis responsible and accountable for the application of theclinical practice, supervision ofnursing activities, research involvement when applicable, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education,leadershipand patient care management across the health care continuum.Provides direct care, counseling, and teaching to employees and other workforce members according toestablishedcollaborative protocols and standards of carePromotes andmaintainsthe health and safety of individuals in the workplacePlays a critical role in preventing work-related injuries and illness, ensuring compliance with occupational health state and federal regulations, and providing comprehensive healthcare services to employeesConducts assessments of employees’ health and fitness for specific job rolesConducts assessments for suspected impairment and reasonable suspicion casesProvides health screenings and administers vaccinationsManages health surveillance programs toidentifypotential workplace health hazardsOffers education on injury prevention, ergonomicpracticesand health promotionProvides initial medical care andfacilitatesreferrals for workers’ compensation casesDemonstrates awareness of community resources andassistsstaff, patients, and families to effectivelyutilizethemOversees group of fournursing professionals with approximately 40% of time spent in providing clinical care and 60% of time with administrative, managerial and policy setting activitiesWho you are:Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with authorization by the Board of Registration in Nursing to practice in an expanded roleor current license to practice as a registered Physician Assistant with the Board of Registration of Physician AssistantsRegistered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitionersor certified by the NCCPA for Physician AssistantsRegistered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privilegesCurrent BLS and ACLS CertificationA minimum of three years of current clinical nursing experience in Occupational Health and/or Adult Medicine is preferred. Experience in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine would be helpfulPreviousexperience in a supervisory roleWork, Live, and Grow: As an employee of Tufts Medicine/MelroseWakefieldHospital you will receive:Guaranteed Base SalarySubstantive 403(b)retirement planGenerous Vacation and Holiday PolicyRobust Benefits PackageLocation:170 Governors Ave. Medford, MA 02155Application Instructions:You can apply via theapplybuttonlocatedat the bottom of this listing. Please be sure to include a confidential CV and cover letter with your application.Should you have any questionsregardingthe position or any complicationssubmittingan applicationwith us, please feel free to reach out to Dave Rezendes, Senior Physician Recruiter, atdavid.rezendes@tuftsmedicine.orgAt Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.Pay Range:$149,760.00 - $187,200.00