• Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner)

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (New Carrollton, MD)


    Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner)

    Job ID:

    250879

    Location:

    MD-Metro Bldg New Carrollton

    Full/Part Time:

    Full-Time

     

    Posting Open-Close

     

    10/03/2025

     

    -

     

    11/03/2025

     

    Union

    NRP

    Regular/Temporary:

    Regular

    Job Description

    Marketing Statement:

    The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Occupational Health and Wellness (OHAW) Department is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner to support both clinical and administrative functions within the Office of Occupational Health and Wellness. Reporting under the guidance of a physician, the incumbent will provide comprehensive medical care and services as part of OHAW Clinical Services Program. This role is essential to the department mission and requires a dependable, highly organized professional with strong communication skills, proven problem-solving ability, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education

    + Bachelor degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program or related field and successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program such as Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

    Experience

    + One (1) year of medical experience treating and managing adult population.

    Certification/Licensure

    + Current American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification.

     

    Preferred

    Experience

    + Three or more years of occupational medicine experience.

    Certification/Licensure

    + Certification by the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME)-must be acquired within two months of hire.

    + Possesses or able to obtain current certifications such as Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support or other certifications as deemed necessary

     

    Medical Group

     

    Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

    Mission Essential Designation:

    + In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

    Job Summary

    The Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner provides clinical and administrative activities at the Office of Occupational Health and Wellness. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing medical care and services under the guidance of a physician. Other responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, ordering and review of laboratory studies, and documenting patient medical data.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    + Performs comprehensive Department of Transportation (DOT) and non-DOT safety sensitive assessments.

    + Performs medical evaluations for Fitness for Duty, Return to Duty, Absenteeism, and periodic occupational examinations.

    + Documents and presents patient history and physical examination to supervising physician.

    + Examines patients to obtain information needed to determine fitness for duty by assessment of medical history and physical conditions.

    + Refers patients to primary care physicians, clinics, and other healthcare providers and facilities as appropriate

    OTHER FUNCTIONS

    + Enters, records, stores, or maintains information in written or electronic form.

    + Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.

    + Interprets and explains human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.

    + Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge and applies new knowledge to job.

    + **The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.**

     

    Evaluation Criteria

     

    Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

    Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

    + Skills and/or behavioral assessment

    + Personal interview

    + Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

    + Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

    + Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

    + Review of a current motor vehicle report

     

    Closing

     

    WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

     

    This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.