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Cherry Health · 1 month ago

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Cherry Health is Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), focusing on delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities. The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant will provide medical care under the guidance of a collaborating physician, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to professional standards.

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Responsibilities

Provide excellent direct patient care in a comprehensive, compassionate, and team-based manner

Assist in the coordination and/or supervision of prevention services for patients

Provide medical evaluation and treatment of ill patients based on scientific knowledge

Provide medical care to all patients within the expectations of the specialty hired into

Family Practice: Primary care for all ages with a focus on prevention and disease management

Adult Medicine: Primary care for adults (17+) with a focus on prevention and disease management

Pediatrics: Primary care for infants, children, and adolescents with a focus on prevention and disease management

OB/GYN: Obstetric and gynecologic care for all with needs

Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for each patient

Prescribe medication, referrals, and diagnostic studies when indicated

Recommend lifestyle changes as appropriate to improve health and quality of life

Follow and interpret diagnostic results, ensuring that patients are notified of results and next steps

Promote team-based care to better serve patients, including collaboration with MA, nursing staff, RD, pharmacist, community health workers, behavioral health, optometrists, and dentists

Provide coverage for patients when other providers take leave

Participate in after-hours call

Participate in regular chart review with collaborative physician per agreement

Participate in the peer review process

Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve Cherry Street Services Inc. goals and objectives

Strive to achieve high-quality metrics under Cherry Health’s Quality Assurance program

Serve as a liaison with the medical community and maintain linkages with external agencies and organizations

Attend regular internal and external meetings to support clinical program and agency goals

Understand and adhere to CSHS’s compliance standards, Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Policy, and HIPAA

Keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state, and CSHS regulations, laws, and policies as they evolve

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Nurse Practitioner licensePhysician Assistant licenseBLS certificationPrimary care experienceBedside mannerJudgmentCultural competencyOral communicationTime management skillsWork independently

Required

Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required

AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Two years' experience working in a primary care clinic setting as an advanced practice provider required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above

Basic Life Support/CPR training as required by license and/or certification

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff

Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions

Strong oral communication skills with diverse individuals and groups

Good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions

Ability to work with limited supervision and accept/utilize feedback

Ability to maintain agency and client confidentiality

Ability to work in various settings (office, telehealth, mobile medical unit, nursing home, other Cherry Health sites)

Ability to work effectively with people of different cultures

Excellent bedside manner and time management skills