Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner jobs are open across corporate employers, manufacturing, and healthcare systems, from staff-level to lead and program director roles, with specializations in occupational medicine, case management, and workers' compensation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCareerNation
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Nurse Practitioner- Occupational Health: 4 days a week
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Nurse Practitioner- Occupational Health: 4 days a week
Crossover Health
Santa Clara, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$156k - $203k/yr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Advanced Practice Provider Occupational Health
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Advanced Practice Provider Occupational Health
OSF HealthCare
Peoria, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$55.2 - $63.65/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner / Occupational Health / **Sharp Chula Vista** / Part Time 0.5 (20hrs/wk) / Days
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Nurse Practitioner / Occupational Health / **Sharp Chula Vista** / Part Time 0.5 (20hrs/wk) / Days
Sharp HealthCare
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$80.44 - $116.24/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Medical University of South Carolina Advanced Practice Provider, Occupational Health and Primary Care – Santee Cooper in Moncks Corner, SC
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Medical University of South Carolina Advanced Practice Provider, Occupational Health and Primary Care – Santee Cooper in Moncks Corner, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
Santee, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
On-Site
BLS Certification
10,000+

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PRN - NP, Occupational Health
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PRN - NP, Occupational Health
UAB Medicine
Lincoln, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Job Market

Who's Hiring

CareerNation4 open roles
Froedtert & MCW4 open roles
Johns Hopkins University4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in occupational health nurse practitioner jobs.

  • Active NP license with prescriptive authority and current AANP or ANCC board certification
  • Experience conducting occupational health assessments, pre-employment physicals, and fitness-for-duty evaluations
  • Working knowledge of OSHA recordkeeping requirements and workplace injury case management
  • Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S) credential preferred or required for senior roles
  • Proficiency with occupational health electronic health record systems and employer reporting platforms
  • Background in workers' compensation case management, return-to-work coordination, or travel medicine

Tips for Your Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Job Search

Tailor your resume to OSHA standards

Highlight your direct experience with OSHA recordkeeping, return-to-work programs, and workplace injury assessments. Employers in manufacturing and logistics scan for these terms first, so place them prominently in your summary and experience sections.

Certify before competing for senior roles

The COHN-S credential signals clinical and administrative competence to employers hiring for lead or program director positions. If you're targeting roles above staff level, earning this certification before applying gives your application a concrete advantage.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists occupational health nurse practitioner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by industry setting

Corporate occupational health programs at large manufacturers, utilities, and logistics companies post differently from hospital-based clinics. Filter your search by industry, not just title, to find roles where your specific setting experience, whether on-site clinic or travel medicine, aligns with the employer's model.

Prepare case scenarios for clinical interviews

Interviewers for occupational health NP roles frequently test your judgment on fitness-for-duty evaluations, ADA accommodation requests, and drug testing protocols. Prepare two or three specific cases from your practice that demonstrate how you balanced medical judgment with employer and regulatory requirements.

Negotiate scope and on-call expectations explicitly

Occupational health NP offers often bundle clinic hours with on-call injury response or travel to satellite sites. Before accepting, confirm the exact scope in writing, including which duties fall outside standard hours, so there are no gaps between the posted description and your actual schedule.

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most occupational health nurse practitioners?

The most active employers for occupational health nurse practitioners right now are CareerNation, Froedtert & MCW, and Johns Hopkins University, and the most openings are in California, Illinois, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large manufacturers, utilities, and healthcare systems with on-site clinics tend to post the most volume.

How many occupational health nurse practitioner jobs are remote?

About 0% of occupational health nurse practitioner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in case management, workers' compensation oversight, and telehealth triage roles rather than on-site clinical positions that require physical exams or injury assessments.

How do you become an occupational health nurse practitioner?

Start by completing an accredited master's or doctoral NP program and obtaining board certification through AANP or ANCC. After gaining RN or NP clinical experience, pursue the COHN-S credential through the American Board for Occupational Health Nurses, which requires documented hours in occupational health practice and a written exam. Many practitioners also complete continuing education in OSHA standards and workers' compensation before entering the specialty.

Can you get hired as an occupational health nurse practitioner with limited experience?

Yes, some employers hire NPs new to occupational health, particularly in corporate clinic settings with structured mentorship or in organizations that prioritize strong NP fundamentals over specialty background. Strengthening your application with OSHA training coursework, familiarity with workers' compensation processes, and any workplace health volunteer or rotation experience can close the gap when direct occupational health hours are limited.

What does the occupational health nurse practitioner interview process look like?

Most interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your clinical background and licensure. An in-person or second-round interview typically includes scenario-based questions on injury triage, fitness-for-duty decisions, and ADA accommodation processes. Some employers ask you to review a sample case or walk through how you'd handle a complex return-to-work situation, so preparing specific examples from your practice matters.

Where can I find and apply to occupational health nurse practitioner jobs?

You can find and apply to occupational health nurse practitioner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty, setting, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.

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