Job Description
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Colorado, beginning Aug 7, 2026. This role involves an 8-hour workday, typically 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on DOT physicals, evaluating workplace injuries, conducting pre-employment and fit-for-duty exams, and managing basic urgent care and occupational medicine visits.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform DOT physicals and FMCSA certification
- Evaluate and treat workplace injuries
- Conduct workers’ comp follow-ups and provide return-to-work clearance
- Perform pre-employment and fit-for-duty exams
- Complete employer and DOT documentation
- Manage basic urgent care and occupational medicine visits
- Perform common procedures including DOT exams
- Evaluate and manage common occupational musculoskeletal injuries of the neck, back, and upper and lower extremities
- Manage work-related injuries to the head with or without loss of consciousness, assuming the individual is currently conscious and alert
- Manage work-related injuries to the chest or abdomen, with the possibility of hernias
- Manage work-related lacerations of the face and extremities which do not impair function or sensation
- Address work-related foreign bodies to the eye, and other non-penetrating eye injuries or conditions of the eye that do not affect vision
- Manage work-related rashes and other occupational skin conditions
- Address occupational asthma and other work-related respiratory symptoms
Additional Information
- Required Board Certifications: Occupational Medicine
- EMR: Systoc
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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