Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine - Ludington, Michigan

You can practice on the magnificent shores of Lake Michigan. Ludington is the perfect blend of coastal living, small town charm, and sophistication that is known for beaches, Victorian B&B’s, festivals, and so much more. West Michigan allows you to work, live, and play in one of Michigan’s best vacation and lifestyle communities.

Spectrum Health is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our team in an outpatient clinic in Ludington, MI. In this role, you will work alongside other Physicians and an APPs caring for the patients of Ludington, MI and the surrounding communities. A large patient panel already exists as we are looking to replace a retiring physician! Work a four-day work week with no weekend or inpatient responsibilities! Office space is located adjacent to the hospital and includes EPIC EMR, full support from clinical associates and medical office support. Work with knowledgeable practice management professionals assisting in day-to-day operations. Take advantage of the resources and referral base offered from the larger Spectrum Health system!

Spectrum Health Medical Group offers

• A comprehensive and competitive compensation package
• Health, dental, vision, life and malpractice insurance coverage.
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Defined contribution retirement plan and 403 (b) annuity plan
• Relocation allowance
• Generous PTO
• Physician/Provider Concierge Services
• Paid dues, licensure, board fees, and CME.

Job Summary

Under physician supervision, provides medical care to patients of varying type and acuity.

Essential Functions

Functions in the role of advanced practitioner to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders/prescriptions for standard formulary medications, laboratory, radiographic studies and consultations, coordinating the scheduling of admissions, diagnostic evaluations, follow-up exams, laboratory tests, referrals to home care, social services, and other community agencies, etc., in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

Obtains histories and performs physical exams.

Assesses the patients/significant other, health care team, school and other community educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching strategies/educational programs related to area of specialty.

Acts as a patient advocate, crossing multidisciplinary lines to meet patient needs.

Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a consultant to other members of the health care team within and outside Spectrum Health. Acts as a consult in area of expertise.

• Performs and assists with designated procedures.
• Documents in the medical record and dictates information as appropriate.

Provides input into the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of service/program. Measures the outcomes of care and evaluate services across the continuum of inpatient to outpatient services. Makes recommendations to improve the quality of patient care provided and utilizes the scientific method of research clinical problems.

Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
• 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 Upon Hire 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-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required
• 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

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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
• Primary Location
• SITE - Medical Office Building II - 7 Atkinson Dr - Ludington
• Department Name
• Internal Medicine - Ludington Prof Svcs
• Employment Type
• Full time

Shift

• Day (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours
• 40
• Hours of Work
• 7-7 Vary
• Days Worked
• M-F
• Weekend Frequency
• Variable weekends

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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.

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