Occupational Medicine - Nurse Practitioner

Pottstown Hospital’s Occupational Health & Travel Medicine group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team. Our robust program has been serving the employers of the Tri County region for more than 30 years. Our clients consider us an extension of their team to help ensure their employees are healthy and safe while on the job. We provide comprehensive Occupational Health services to meet the needs of companies from the new hire onboarding examination and substance abuse screenings to all other periodic testing requirements throughout their employment. The Travel Medicine program exists to meet the needs of travelers prior to their trip, ensuring they are prepared from both a safety and health perspective.

Highlights:

• We utilize Systoc, a dedicated Occupational Health EMR within our office alongside the hospital’s EPIC EMR, ensuring seamless integration across the Tower Health system.
• The NP will provide employment physical exams, Department of Transportation (DOT) exams. Workman's Comp injury care and management with knowledge of OSHA recordability to assist with early return to work, (including laceration repairs and basic procedures); review of diagnostic and ancillary services performed within the clinic (Spirometry, x-rays, POCT, audiograms, EKGs, etc.). Medical surveillance exams and OSHA regulated evaluations such as hearing tests, respirator medical clearances, periodic hazardous materials exposure monitoring etc.  Communication with client company representatives to inform them of work status, exam results and follow up needs, etc.
• The NP will also participate in providing Travel Medicine services for individuals who are traveling to rural areas either within the states or outside of the country. 
• Procedures expected to perform:  laceration repairs, nail trephination, wound care, Injections, etc.
• No major holidays, or on-call responsibility
• Office hours Monday-Friday

*All applicants must be certified, with an active Professional Pennsylvania license (NP).  

BLS and ACLS must be current. 

The Benefits We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance - tail coverage included
• Retention bonus
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• H1B & Green Card Support
• Supportive health system to advance goals

Pottstown Hospital is a 213-bed facility with a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care, to name a few. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We're 1,150 healthcare professionals strong. We deliver compassionate, safe, quality care. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring, and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

Located in Pottstown, Pa., and a member of Tower Health, Pottstown Hospital offers a full range of health services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical and surgical, and diagnostic and emergency care. Pottstown Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across many service lines. Its cancer program is nationally recognized. The hospital also is a Primary Stroke Center; Joint Commission-certified for hip and knee replacement; and Heart Failure and Chest Pain certified. Its Emergency Room, which is second busiest in Montgomery County, sees more than 45,000 patients a year.

The Community:

Pottstown and the greater Philadelphia area offers excellent schools, affordable homes, colleges, and parks plus a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping, sporting attractions and social amenities all within driving distance to shore points, Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington DC.  Pottstown offers extensive arts and culture, shopping, nightlife, and dining experiences! Bordering close to the Schuylkill River and French Creek with multiple outdoor recreational areas in Oaks and French Creek State Park, with hundreds of trails for exciting adventures. Minutes from historic sites such as Valley Forge National Historical Park, to world-class shopping centers in King of Prussia and Exton, there is a wide offering of attractions for families of all ages.

 Videos

• Pottstown Hospital - Virtual Tour

Websites:

• Pottstown Hospital
• Occupational Health – Pottstown  
• Montgomery County, PA – Official Website
• Valley Forge and Montgomery County

Contact Name: Lisa Wortman

Contact Email: Lisa.wortman@towerhealth.org

Contact Phone: 484-628-0556

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Master's Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• PA DEA License
• DOT Medical Examiner Certification
• PA Nurse Practitioner License
• NCCPA Certification
• Current Valid Driver's License

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications

Tower Health is a regional integrated healthcare system that offers compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services to communities in Berks, Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. With approximately 11,500 employees, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Tower Health has partnered with Drexel University College of Medicine to open a new medical school one-half mile walking distance from Reading Hospital, a regional medical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health. The school opened in 2021 and is currently accepting enrollment applications for the second class in 2024. In addition, Reading Hospital is the main training hospital for the medical school and supports ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.