Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Medicine Needed in TN

Job Description

Our client in Tennessee is seeking an Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join their team for a 365-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive occupational health and primary care during clinic hours, coupled with essential night and 24/hr weekend on-call responsibilities for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will manage a mix of work-related injuries, acute care needs, and preventative services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide clinic coverage for occupational health and primary care needs, Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm.
• Take night call and 24/hr weekend on-call for after-hours events.
• Respond to after-hours calls, drive to the clinic, and perform injury assessments.
• Document assessments and coordinate care with the permanent Nurse Practitioner.
• Perform pre-employment physicals, including URI, eye tests, drug screens, grip tests, and musculoskeletal evaluations.
• Manage work-related injuries, focusing on basic first aid and OSHA compliance.
• Deliver preventative primary care services, including management of hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
• Address acute care issues such as sore throats, scrapes, cuts, rashes, COPD, cough, cold, and flu.
• Perform procedures such as sutures for non-work-related injuries.
• Conduct hearing exams and Cleowave tests.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Family Medicine.
• EMR System: Epic.
• Requires local residency and significant occupational health experience, including OSHA knowledge.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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