Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Occupational Medicine
Shelton, CT - USA
Job Summary
Griffin Health is seeking a compassionate skilled and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or Physician Assistant) to join our Occupational Medicine team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality patient-centered care to working individuals while partnering with employers to promote employee health workplace safety and timely return-to-work outcomes.
As part of an award-winning Planetree-designated healthcare system youll work alongside experienced physicians nurses and clinical staff in a supportive environment that values excellence innovation and exceptional patient experiences.
The Advanced Practice Provider delivers comprehensive occupational health services for employees and employers throughout the region. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating work-related injuries and illnesses performing employment-related physical examinations and supporting workplace health initiatives. The ideal candidate is clinically confident organized and committed to delivering efficient evidence-based care.
- Evaluate diagnose and treat occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Perform pre-employment post-offer DOT fit-for-duty and return-to-work physical examinations.
- Order interpret and communicate diagnostic testing and laboratory results.
- Develop treatment plans and coordinate referrals when appropriate.
- Provide work status recommendations and collaborate with employers case managers and insurance representatives.
- Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record.
- Educate patients on injury prevention wellness and safe return-to-work practices.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
Required:
- Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) in the State of Connecticut (or eligible for licensure).
- Current DEA registration (or eligibility).
- Current BLS certification.
- Excellent clinical assessment communication and documentation skills.
Preferred:
- Experience in Occupational Medicine Urgent Care Emergency Medicine Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
- Familiarity with workers compensation guidelines and DOT medical examinations (or willingness to obtain certification).
- Experience using electronic medical records.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Collaborative patient-centered work environment.
- Predictable outpatient schedule with an emphasis on work-life balance.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the local workforce.
Griffin Health is nationally recognized for delivering personalized compassionate care through its patient-centered philosophy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members are empowered to grow professionally while making a positive difference in the communities we serve.
If youre looking to combine clinical excellence with meaningful relationships and a healthy work-life balance we encourage you to apply and become part of the Griffin Health team.
Griffin Health 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 protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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