The Division of Occupational Health Services (OHS) atMelroseWakefieldHospital is seeking a full-time Occupational HealthServices NP/PA Managerto 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.Previousleadership experience working in an OHS hospital setting or occupational medicine clinic is highly desired.
MelroseWakefieldHospital,located12 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, weare able toprovide 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/MelroseWakefieldHospital 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 applybuttonlocatedat the bottom of this listing. Please be sure to include a confidential CV and cover letter with your applicationShould you have any questionsregardingthe position or any complicationssubmittingan applicationwith 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
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 13,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.
Our members exchange ideas and craft solutions to help people fight the most serious illnesses, manage chronic diseases and live healthier lives. Our caregivers share a passion for delivering the highest quality of care at a lowest cost Elected officials and health care experts often cite us as leaders in delivering on the promise of highest quality, lowest cost health care.
