Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider)

CORE is a nationally recognized leader in Occupational Medicine, providing a full spectrum of services to Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider) to join our team in the Norfolk, VA area.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑placement physical examinations for new hires.
• Provide medical assessments and health services to employees who become ill or injured at work.
• Perform return‑to‑work assessments to ensure fitness for duty and a safe workplace environment.
• Perform fitness‑for‑duty evaluations.
• Assist with coordination of care, physician referrals, and transitional‑duty programs.
• Provide medical review of surveillance and immunization records of contracted employees, physicians, volunteers, and other affiliates.
• Assist with TB surveillance and Hepatitis B immunization programs.
• Maintain professional growth and development through approved seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
• Review and sign all EKG, pulmonary function tests, visual exams, and lab tests as required.
• Review and sign wellness‑center medical authorizations.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned or requested.

Competencies

• Knowledge of medical practice and occupational health.
• Understanding of medical policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Skill in developing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Ability to develop and maintain medical quality‑assurance and quality‑control standards.
• Calm, objective, and effective response in emergency situations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills; ability to motivate, cooperate with, and work effectively with others.
• Knowledge of organizational policies, health‑care administration, fiscal management, and human‑resource practices.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and computer applications.
• Familiarity with governmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT, Workers’ Compensation).
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to evaluate clinical performance.
• Effective problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Education and Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.
• National Board Certification.
• Current state‑level medical license in good standing.

Experience

• Previous experience in Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Emergency Medicine (desirable).
• Experience with Workers’ Compensation, DOT, and OSHA‑regulated examinations (desirable).
• Valid motor‑vehicle license and clear driving record.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Six paid holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement.
• Paid CME days on an annual basis.
• Cell‑phone allowance.

Schedule

Full‑time position, day shifts, 7 days on; 7 days off.