Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Company: Medix
Location: Detroit
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Location: Detroit, MI (4 days/week) & Romulus,
MI (1 day/week) We are seeking an experienced and proactive Occupational
Health Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant) to manage and support on-site medical
operations within a manufacturing environment. This role blends
clinical occupational medicine with leadership responsibilities,
safety collaboration, and employee wellness initiatives. The ideal
candidate is comfortable partnering with business leaders while
delivering high-quality, compliant, and employee-centered care. Manage medical department objectives, personnel, and daily
operations Implement and maintain medical department policies and
procedures Provide coverage planning for physician and clinical staff
vacations, absences, disability leave, and CME/training Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and training
(including PA and DEA, if applicable) Conduct medical department audits and support continuous quality
improvement Support corporate medical initiatives, training programs, and
special projects Participate in policy and procedure review, development, and
implementation Oversee staff and budgets at the plant level, as applicable Provide occupational medicine services including diagnosis and
treatment of work-related injuries and illnesses, as approved by
the Medical Director Perform medical surveillance and medical qualification
examinations Conduct fitness-for-duty, return-to-work, and employee placement
evaluations Manage disability and Workers Compensation cases in
collaboration with internal stakeholders Perform and document concise, accurate patient assessments and
treatments in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Provide care for and manage First Responders Participate in Safety Observation Tours, job checks, and job
walkthroughs Lead or participate in preventative occupational health
programs, including: Ergonomics Bloodborne pathogen exposure management Travel medicine Lead or participate in plant-level medical emergency response
teams, including training coordination and response oversight Ensure compliance with all federal and state occupational health
regulations, including MIOSHA and HIPAA Promote employee health and wellbeing through education,
coaching, and engagement Provide EAP services support and guidance as directed Partner with manufacturing leadership, HR, union
representatives, safety, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics
teams Attend and contribute to plant meetings, including but not
limited to: Safety Review Board Meetings Disability Improvement Process Meetings Hazardous Materials Control Committee Meetings Hearing Conservation Meetings Labor BPD Review Meetings Plant Manager Monthly Review Meetings ADAPT (Accommodating Disabled People in Transition) Meetings Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of
Nursing Practice (DNP) Board certification required Active and valid medical license in the applicable State(s) of
practice Experience in Occupational Health Background in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine Experience working in manufacturing or industrial
environments
Schedule: 1st Shift Approximately 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
(30-minute lunch)
Some days may require an earlier start time of 6:30 AM
Clinical Occupational Health Practice
Safety, Prevention & Emergency Response
Employee Health, Education & Partnership
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Keywords: Medix, Redford , Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Detroit, Michigan
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