Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Medicine

MercyOne has an employment opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our Occupational Medicine team. 

Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Occupational Health Provider serves as a self-directed healthcare professional, consultant, and coordinator of care. This role is responsible for promoting employee health and safety through clinical care, compliance oversight, and injury management.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Employee Health & Safety

• Assess and treat work-related injuries and illnesses.
• Manage the Workers' Compensation injury program.
• Conduct pre-employment health assessments.
• Conduct DOT exams.
• Support wellness initiatives and immunization programs.
• Administer and manage the bloodborne pathogen exposure and response plan.
• Collaborate with employers on safety and return-to-work strategies.

•    Compliance & Coordination

• Ensure adherence to occupational health regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with HR, safety teams, and external providers as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records.

We offer:
•    Full-time employed APP position at our onsite clinic In Clinton, IA 
•    Competitive compensation 
•    $10,000 commencement bonus
•    Outpatient practice only
•    Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
•    CME Allowance of $3,000
•    Health, Dental, Vision, Life, long term and short-term Disability – Benefits start on day one of employment
•    Retirement benefits: 403(b) with match 
•    Employer sponsored professional liability insurance including tail insurance coverage

Qualifications:
•    Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program 
•    Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in Illinois & Iowa.
•    Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the provider’s field of practice

About MercyOne Genesis:

For over 150 years, MercyOne Genesis Health System has been providing compassionate and quality care. Genesis is proud to have been named to the IBM Watson Health 15 Top Health Systems list for the second year in a row. The region’s largest, comprehensive health network, with over 300 employed providers across multiple specialties, MercyOne Genesis consistently ranks in the top 10% for quality among the Midwest’s best peer groups. In 2023 Genesis joined MercyOne’s Partnered Provider Network; allowing us to expand on our work to transform care with a focus to improve health in our communities and reduce the total cost of care.

About our community:

Where you’ll work
The MercyOne Clinton North Health Plaza is a multispecialty facility offering the right care in the right place at the right time. Along with primary care, services include cardiology, nephrology, OB/GYN, ortho and pediatrics. Lab and radiology services are also available. The primary care team consists of 4 physicians, 5 APPs and experienced clinical/non-clinical staff. Expect a busy practice with instant volume.

Where you’ll live
Clinton is a place to grow roots. Nicely located to big cities; two hours to Chicago, 2.5 hours to Madison, WI, 1.5 hours to Iowa City and 45 minutes to the Quad Cities. Iowa is in the top 10 best states to practice medicine in, and Clinton has a cost of living 15% lower than the national average. Clinton is located near the Mississippi River with access to fishing, beaches, boating, bands, showboat theater, orchestra and riverside dining. Clinton is a perfect place to raise a family.

Who you’ll work for
MercyOne is a faith-based, not-for-profit health care team, serving a 4-county referral network within two states – Iowa and Illinois. For over 125 years, Mercy Medical has been providing compassionate, reliable and quality care. MercyOne is a member of the fourth-largest Catholic Health System in the world, with a network of over 100 hospitals in 27 states.  As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. 

Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne.

Jessica Montanez

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