Per Diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$67-$69/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Clay, NY - Clay, NY 31041
  • Position Type: Per Diem
  • Salary Range: $67.00 - $69.00 Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Category: Nurse Practitioner-Physician Assistant

Job Summary We are looking for a per diem Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support medical and safety efforts at large scale construction site located in Clay, NY. This project is anticipated to last multiple years with exact timing to be determined by client requirements.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide health care services to patients and as needed to support medical and safety efforts at site. Coverage will include daytime, evening, and Saturday hours. Essential Duties and

Responsibilities

Employee Care, Treatment and Testing: Provides first-aid, medical treatment and appropriate follow-up to occupationally ill/injured workers consistent with appropriate Workers’ Compensation standards and laws.

Provides first-aid or minimal incidental care and treatment and appropriate follow-up for non-occupational conditions consistent with appropriate standards for an employer on-site clinic and laws. Performs regulatory testing, TB tests, immunizations, blood draws, drug testing if required.

Performs other wellness activities, flu shots, education and coaching for programs as requested. Performs examinations for employee medical surveillance programs including new hire, fit-for-duty, return-to-work, or exit exams. Provides return-to-work clearances as appropriate.

Performs effective case management follow-up for injuries/illness and absences. Provides counseling to employees on employment risk reduction initiatives as needed.

Clinic Management Maintains frequent communication with Medical Director and WorkCare Clinic manager and Program Manager-Onsite Services regarding all clinic issues and client requests. Medical Records and Private Health Information Maintains employee health records and databases.

Computer data entry of all employee demographic and health information. Responsibly handles and guards Protected Health Information. Follows all applicable HIPAA laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Client Interaction: Develops and maintains good relationships with client management, medical and safety personnel, co-workers and WorkCare supervisors and managers. Communicates with appropriate client management frequently. Provides timely, accurate reporting as dictated by client, WorkCare and by law.

Perform additional duties and assume additional responsibilities as identified by manager for the efficient operation of WorkCare.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in New York with national certification in the state applying to. Must have unrestricted DEA license. Current ACLS/BLS certifications.

A minimum of 3 years advanced practice experience with prior occupational medicine preferred. Skills and Competencies Must be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality. The ability to make independent decisions in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Take initiative on issues that arise daily. Able to manage multiple priorities. Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations.

Computer Skills Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Teams) and learn other software (example: SAP, Cority, etc.) as needed. Physical Demands Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.

Some bending and stretching could be required. Working under stress and use of computer/phone required. Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard. Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Require daily walk to & from parking lot to clinic. May drive emergency vehicle within the site when responding to an incident. Work Environment Mainly indoor, office environment conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Air quality is good, and temperature is controlled.

Clinic is located within the protected/regulated area This position has an hourly pay range of $67 - $69 per hour. Final compensation for this position depends on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits for this position include 401k. The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and individual’s qualifications inherent to this position. These are not intended to be construed as exhaustive lists.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, accurately, and safely. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice.

Every qualified individual has the same opportunity for recruitment, hire, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide on-site medical care, first-aid, and regulatory testing for workers at a large-scale construction site. Manage employee health records, perform case management, and maintain communication with the medical director and clinic management.

Requirements

Requires a current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in New York with a valid DEA license. Candidates must hold current ACLS/BLS certifications and possess at least 3 years of advanced practice experience, preferably in occupational medicine.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

HIPAA complianceElectronic health recordsPatient counselingPhlebotomyClinical documentation

Occupational Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 70% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$141k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$139k–$144kOccupational Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Medicine listings in New York10 active167 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 70% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physician Assistant listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment596 active listings, Nov 2026
Occupational Medicine hiring demand#1 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 43% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 93 postings, 33 closed
New Occupational Medicine listings189 in the last 30 days131 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Medicine pay trend−7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Workcare Medical Groupsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Workcare Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Orange, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k