Nurse Practitioner Physicians Assistant

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location: Yuma, AZ 85364

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Medical Director

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and clinically strong Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Yuma, Arizona. This Mid-Level Provider role works under the guidance of the Medical Director and is responsible for evaluating and treating patients with work-related injuries and illnesses in an occupational medicine setting.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing cases from the initial evaluation through Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), performing a variety of occupational health physicals, and providing clear, defensible medical documentation and work restrictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with work-related injuries and illnesses
• Manage occupational medicine cases from initial visit through Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
• Develop and implement treatment plans consistent with occupational medicine best practices and clinical guidelines
• Determine patient work status and provide clear, medically appropriate, and defensible work restrictions
• Perform occupational health examinations, including:
• Pre-employment physicals
• Return-to-work exams
• DOT physicals
• Employer-specific physicals
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation within Proactive’s EMR system
• Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and clinical staff to ensure high-quality patient care
• Communicate effectively with employers, case managers, and other stakeholders as needed
• Support a professional, efficient, and patient-centered clinic environment

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Arizona
• Current DEA registration, if applicable
• Prior experience in occupational medicine, urgent care, family medicine, orthopedics, or emergency medicine preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while working under physician supervision
• Experience performing occupational health physicals preferred
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Comfortable using EMR systems

Preferred Experience

• Workers’ compensation case management
• MMI evaluations and ongoing injury management
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain it
• Experience providing return-to-work guidance and work restrictions

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, efficient, and confident in treating occupational injuries while balancing patient care, documentation, and employer communication. This provider should be comfortable in a fast-paced clinic setting and committed to delivering excellent clinical care with professionalism and consistency.