Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner Job in Texas

Responsibilities

• Take pertinent histories and perform examinations relevant to patient complaint and presentation along with performing routine human resource functions such as physicals, return to work, and fitness for duty evaluations.
• Order and interpret results of routine laboratory tests, including CBC's, Blood chemistries, UA's and any other pertinent diagnostic labs deemed necessary for evaluation.
• Order and interpret routine radiological studies, pulmonary function tests and audiograms.
• Establish medical diagnoses and determine a plan of care and treatment.
• Refer patients for appropriate follow-up care when indicated.
• Deliver and document all aspects of patient care according to standards set forth by Prime Occupational Medicine
• Provide patient healthcare teaching and counseling relevant to presenting problems.
• Document discharge instructions and summarization.
• Other clinical services deemed to be appropriate for the services of the patients under the NP's care, within the NP's scope of practice.

Licensure:

• Advanced knowledge of occupational medicine is strongly preferred
• DOT Certification and DEA required
• Must be available for after-hours call coverage
• Active PA or NP license in the state of Texas is required