SUMMARY:

Under the clinical direction of the Medical Director of Employee & Occupational Health Services and in collaboration with EOHS operational leadership, the Advanced Practice Provider—Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—provides occupational and employee health services across Brown University Health. The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for evaluation of and development of treatment plans for the care of ambulatory patients and employees. Assists in the care and management of employees and patients to include, but not limited to, history and physical examinations, ongoing assessment and intervention, occupational injury and illness management, regulatory medical surveillance, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and coordination of care following emergency department visits. All essential functions performed in this position reflect age-specific needs and support a patient- and employee-centered approach consistent with Brown University Health's mission, vision, and values. 
 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Advanced Practice Provider in EOHS is expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Evaluates and manages work-related injuries and illnesses, including musculoskeletal conditions, minor wounds, respiratory concerns, infectious conditions, and other occupational health presentations. Performs histories and physical examinations and develops appropriate diagnostic, treatment, referral, work-status, and follow-up plans. Manages assigned workers’ compensation cases, including treatment, follow-up, work restrictions, care coordination, and safe return-to-work planning.

Orders and interprets medically indicated testing and prescribes medications, immunizations, treatments, and referrals in accordance with licensure and privileges.

Participates in the management of bloodborne pathogen exposures, communicable-disease exposures, and other workplace exposures; provides appropriate testing, prophylaxis, counseling, and follow-up.

Performs provider-level review of pre-placement concerns, immunization and tuberculosis findings, respirator medical evaluations, and other medical surveillance requirements.

Conducts return-to-work and functional evaluations and reviews relevant medical documentation from treating providers.

Supports employee immunization, respiratory protection, tuberculosis surveillance, and medical surveillance programs.

Consults with the Medical Director regarding complex fitness-for-duty evaluations, behavioral health concerns, safety-sensitive positions, disputed work-relatedness, or unclear functional capacity.

Collaborates with EOHS staff, Workers’ Compensation, Human Resources, Infection Prevention, Safety, Leave and Disability, and treating providers while maintaining clinical confidentiality and appropriate role boundaries.

Completes clinical documentation, work-status reports, exposure records, and required occupational health forms accurately and within established timeframes.

Participates in chart review, quality improvement, regulatory audits, and the development of clinical policies, protocols, standing orders, and escalation criteria.

Supports injury-prevention initiatives, standardized occupational health practices, clinical reporting, wellbeing initiatives, and the development of expanded occupational health services.

Maintains current knowledge of occupational medicine, applicable OSHA and public health requirements, workers’ compensation processes, and evidence-based clinical practice.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Nurse Practitioner

Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Current, unrestricted APRN licensure in the state or states of practice.

Current national certification in a population focus appropriate to the position.

Physician Assistant

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant licensure in the state or states of practice.

Current NCCPA certification

All Candidates

Current Basic Life Support certification.

Eligibility for Brown University Health credentialing and clinical privileges.

Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

Ability to independently manage an occupational health caseload and appropriately escalate cases requiring physician review.

Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in occupational health, workers’ compensation, workplace exposures, medical surveillance, and return-to-work principles.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two years of relevant experience in occupational health, employee health, emergency medicine, urgent care, primary care, internal medicine, orthopedics, or a related ambulatory setting required. Occupational or employee health experience preferred.

Must have a desire to develop expertise in occupational and preventive health.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Outpatient employee and occupational health setting with potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood or body fluids, and other occupational hazards.

May require travel among Brown University Health locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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