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Tufts Medicine Occupational Health Services NP/PA Manager in Melrose, Massachusetts
The Division of Occupational Health Services (OHS) at MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a full-time Occupational Health Services NP/PA Manager to 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. Previous leadership experience working in an OHS hospital setting or occupational medicine clinic is highly desired.
MelroseWakefield Hospital, located 12 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, we are able to provide 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 evaluations
As 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 care
Promotes andmaintainsthe health and safety of individuals in the workplace
Plays 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 employees
Conducts assessments of employees’ health and fitness for specific job roles
Conducts assessments for suspected impairment and reasonable suspicion cases
Provides health screenings and administers vaccinations
Manages health surveillance programs toidentifypotential workplace health hazards
Offers education on injury prevention, ergonomicpracticesand health promotion
Provides initial medical care andfacilitatesreferrals for workers’ compensation cases
Demonstrates awareness of community resources andassistsstaff, patients, and families to effectivelyutilizethem
Oversees group of fournursing professionals with approximately 40% of time spent in providing clinical care and 60% of time with administrative, managerial and policy setting activities
Who 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 Assistants
Registered with the ANCC or other accrediting organization for Nurse Practitionersor certified by the NCCPA for Physician Assistants
Registered with the State of Massachusetts and DEA for prescription writing privileges
Current BLS and ACLS Certification
A 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 helpful
Previousexperience in a supervisory role
Work, Live, and Grow : As an employee of Tufts Medicine/MelroseWakefield Hospital you will receive:
Guaranteed Base Salary
Substantive 403(b)retirement plan
Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
Robust Benefits Package
Location: 170 Governors Ave. Medford, MA 02155
Application Instructions: You can apply via the apply button located at the bottom of this listing. Please be sure to include a confidential CV and cover letter with your application. Should you have any questions regarding the position or any complications submitting an application with us, please feel free to reach out to Dave Rezendes, Senior Physician Recruiter, at david.rezendes@tuftsmedicine.org
At 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