<p>An Occupational Health NP or PA is needed for an immediate contract opening embedded directly on an industrial construction project site in Morrilton, Arkansas. This is a solo-provider role supported by a team of full-time Medical Directors at the corporate level, making it an excellent fit for an autonomous, experienced clinician who thrives in an occupational and industrial medicine environment. The Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends offers a predictable work-life balance uncommon in many advanced practice roles. At $55–$60 per hour with overtime potential, this position delivers strong contract compensation in a low cost-of-living market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $55–$60 per hour, commensurate with experience</li> <li>Overtime potential beyond the standard 40-hour week</li> <li>Monday–Friday schedule — no nights, no weekends, no holidays</li> <li>Contract / travel assignment engagement with dedicated recruiter support</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Embedded on-site at an active industrial construction project in Morrilton, AR — direct access to the workforce you serve</li> <li>Solo medical care provider role with full clinical autonomy on-site</li> <li>Collaborative oversight model: ongoing support and clinical guidance from a team of full-time Medical Directors based at the corporate office</li> <li>Scope encompasses occupational injury evaluation and management, conservative care planning, and return-to-work coordination</li> <li>Patient population: industrial and construction workers, both local and nationally deployed</li> <li>Standard 40-hour week with potential for overtime based on project demands</li> <li>Preference for candidates with DOT Medical Examiner certification — opportunity to utilize or develop that credential in this setting</li> <li>Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) candidates are preferred given the workforce demographics typical of large construction projects</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant educational program</li> <li>Active NP or PA license in the State of Arkansas (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>Current BLS/CPR certification through AHA or AHSI — required</li> <li>ACLS certification preferred</li> <li>DOT Medical Examiner certification preferred</li> <li>Background in Occupational Medicine, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Urgent Care strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to practice independently, manage conservative care plans, and apply sound return-to-work principles</li> <li>Bilingual English/Spanish preferred</li> <li>Must be willing to adhere to Medical Director clinical guidance and organizational core policies and procedures</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment under Arkansas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Morrilton is a small city in Conway County in central Arkansas, situated along the Arkansas River roughly 60 miles northwest of Little Rock — close enough for urban amenities while offering a genuinely affordable, unhurried quality of life. The region features access to Petit Jean State Park, Lake Winona, and the Ouachita National Forest, making it a natural fit for clinicians who value outdoor recreation alongside a low cost of living. Conway County's tight-knit community atmosphere and proximity to the Little Rock metro give residents the best of both rural and urban Arkansas.</p>