Locum Occupational Health Physician Assistant Opportunity | Petersburg, Virginia

Job description

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locum tenens opportunity providing occupational health services at an onsite employee health clinic in Petersburg, Virginia. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive occupational medicine services in a focused, workplace-based clinical setting while helping bridge coverage during the hiring and onboarding of a permanent provider.

Position Details
Job Type: Locum Tenens / Temporary
Specialty: Occupational Health
Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Setting: Onsite Occupational Health Clinic
Patient Population: Working-age adult employee population
Employee Population: Approximately 130 employees

Schedule & Coverage
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Start: September 14, 2026
Coverage is needed while the practice completes hiring and onboarding of a permanent PA/NP
Assignment end date is TBD (initially anticipated to be 12 weeks) and will depend on the permanent provider's availability and start date
Potential for the assignment to end earlier once the permanent provider begins

Clinical Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat occupational injuries and illnesses
Provide medical surveillance services
Perform respiratory medical clearances
Conduct respirator fit testing
Perform audiometric testing
Conduct drug and alcohol collections
Provide additional occupational health services within the provider's scope of practice
Assess employee health concerns and determine appropriate treatment or follow-up
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications & Requirements
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Minimum 2 years of experience
Experience in occupational health preferred
Active DEA
Ability to practice independently within the appropriate scope of practice
Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
Comfortable providing occupational health services in an onsite workplace setting

Practice Environment
Onsite occupational health clinic
Employee-focused clinical environment
Working-age adult patient population
Occupational injury and illness care
Medical surveillance and workplace health services

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and aligning providers with practice environments that support quality patient care.

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