Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Corewell Health General Surgery - Niles, MI

Spectrum Health · United States

Lakeland General Surgery and Weight Loss Center, Niles, is looking for a full-time APP to join their growing team!

Position consists of 50% hospital based rounding and 50% clinic time. The clinic is open Monday - Friday with flexibility. Hospital rounding starts at 0700, clinic days start at 0800. Enjoy a great collaborative and collegial relationship with the physicians and your colleagues with a team approach! Epic EHR.

In collaboration with or under the supervision of the Medical Director, Supervising Physician and Practice Manager/Director, provides 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.

• Perform complete screening and 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 needed.

• Assess information and/or symptoms of patient by phone or other technology 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.

• 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 organizations published values.

• Participate in the clinic quality improvement activity.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree MSN-Nurse Practitioner. Required

• Preferred Doctorate

• 1 year of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience as nurse practitioner Preferred

• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

• LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required, or

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies Required

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

• LIC_Physician Assistant (PA) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association. 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

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in Niles, Michigan, is a 76-bed community hospital that serves the Michiana area with a comprehensive range of services, catering to the diverse medical needs of the community .

The hospitals dedication to the community is further exemplified by its recent expansion with the Corewell Health Care Center in Niles. This $7.8 million project provides coordinated health services ranging from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all under one roof.

Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

Niles, Michigan, affectionately known as The City of Four Flags, boasts a rich history that spans over 300 years. As the oldest community in Michigan, Niles has a proud heritage reflected in its historic neighborhoods, museums, and antique shops. The citys strategic location in the southwest corner of the state makes it easily accessible to major cities like Chicago, South Bend, and Kalamazoo .

The city is served by quality school districts, with public education complemented by private and parochial schools. Niles also provides many recreational activities, from fishing and hiking to organized sports and community festival s.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• 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

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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.