Post Fracture & Occupational Health Specialist
New Yesterday
Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care Specialist This role involves managing post-fracture patients, supporting primary/secondary fracture prevention, and delivering occupational health services.
Fracture Liaison Service (FLS): Manage post-operative hip fracture patients and monitor bone healing. Order and interpret labs and DEXA scans. Prescribe medications to promote bone density and prevent future fractures. Provide ongoing primary and secondary fracture prevention care. Coordinate care with orthopedic surgery and primary care as needed.
Occupational Health / Urgent Care: Perform DOT physicals and pre-employment evaluations. Treat work-related injuries, including orthopedic-related cases. Provide urgent care services including wound care, laceration repair, suturing, splinting, and IV hydration as needed. Read initial X-rays and manage minor procedures. Accept walk-in patients for occupational health and minor urgent care needs.
Requirements: Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of New Mexico or willingness to obtain licensure upon credentialling.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Urgent Care or Primary Care preferred.
Strong procedural skills (suturing, splinting, wound care).
Experience in bone health or occupational medicine preferred.
Certification in Osteoporosis Management and Occupational Health required.
- Location:
- Alamogordo, United States