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Corewell Health Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist - Corewell Health South in St Joseph, Michigan

Job Summary

In collaboration with or under the supervision of the Medical Director, participating Physician and Practice Manager/Director, provides primary and/or urgent health care services and consultation for patients and families, focusing on wellness and health promotion. Serve as a leader, educator, and researcher for patients, their families, and the community.

Essential Functions

  • Provide comprehensive primary and/or urgent care within the regulatory guidelines set by the State of Michigan, Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Code of Federal Regulations, Joint Commission (JC), Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and/or other regulatory agency including performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing and administering medical treatment and medications; plan and coordinate patient care; periodically reviewing the clinic’s patient records with the participating physician if applicable. Perform complete screening and routine examinations as well as assessments, devising plan of care in order to determine a baseline, reflect the nature of the patient visit, diagnose and promote good health.

  • Perform, order, and interpret appropriate laboratory test; notifies patients of results as appropriate.

  • Assess information and/or symptoms of patient by phone or other technology (i.e. MyChart) in order to prescribe treatment or refer to appropriate resources.

  • Consult and instruct patients in order to provide support, facilitate recovery and foster patient self-care at home, promotes health through continued follow-up care.

  • Participate in the clinic quality improvement activity.

  • Arrange for or refer patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.

  • Participate in the development, execution and annual review of the written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes as appropriate. Perform other duties as needed and appropriate to the scope of practice.

  • Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization’s published values.

Qualifications

  • Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program

  • 1 year of relevant experience clinical experience as physician assistant Preferred

  • LIC-Physician Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

  • CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 180 Days required

  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

  • CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred

  • CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred

Physical Demands

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs

  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs

  • Sitting: Occasionally

  • Standing: Frequently

  • Walking: Frequently

  • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally

  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally

  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally

  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

  • Squat: Seldom

  • Stair Climbing: Seldom

  • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally

  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

  • Handling: Occasionally

  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

  • Visual Acuity ¹[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Hospitalists Practice - CHS

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8p-8a

Days Worked

Tue - Mon

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

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