APP Internal Medicine Portage - NP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare • Portage, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Internal Medicine Portage in Portage, Michigan, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established outpatient internal medicine practice. The APP will work alongside five physicians and two other APPs in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes an ambulatory care manager, social worker, pharmacist, and nurse triage. The position is hospital-employed, full-time, and scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with minimal call and flexible scheduling.

The role includes conducting comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations; interpreting laboratory, EKG, and radiologic studies; correlating subjective and objective data to formulate diagnoses; and developing treatment plans under physician direction and within the scope of practice. The position description also lists activities in outpatient and inpatient settings. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies for the population served.

The APP evaluates and manages patients, documents care and orders, responds to nursing questions and patient status changes, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team to support patient progress and appropriate discharge or transfer. The role also includes assessing whether patients require a higher level of care, applying regulatory and third-party payer criteria, facilitating timely transfers or discharges, and helping integrate quality measures and evidence into clinical practice.

Bronson describes a supportive and collaborative work environment and highlights investment in APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth through a Director of Advanced Practice Providers and an APP Advisory Council. APPs may contribute to practice and organizational initiatives and pursue opportunities in leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program; the detailed role requirements also specify successful completion of a Physician Assistant program.
• Current unrestricted or pending licensure in the state of Michigan; the detailed requirements specify Physician Assistant licensure.
• State DEA license to prescribe medications.
• Current prescriptive authority and a collaborative agreement with oversight physician(s).
• Maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including clear and effective verbal and written communication using the SBAR technique.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and other job-relevant software.
• Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and problem-focused patient histories and physical examinations.
• Interpret laboratory, EKG, imaging, and radiologic studies and correlate subjective and objective patient data to formulate diagnoses.
• Review patient findings and develop treatment plans under physician direction and within the scope of practice.
• Evaluate and appropriately manage patients in the settings described in the position duties.
• Complete documentation and orders necessary to support billing and medical care, including progress notes.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team to support patient progress toward outcomes, including discharge or transfer of care.
• Act as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team and identify common patient complications and appropriate preventive measures.
• Perform initial comprehensive assessments to determine whether patients require a higher intensity of service or transfer to a hospital setting.
• Apply regulatory and third-party payer criteria and facilitate timely discharge or transfer to the appropriate level of care.
• Respond to nursing questions and evaluate patient status changes.
• Assist with developing and integrating quality measures and evidence into clinical practice.
• Demonstrate competencies specific to the population served when providing direct patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance
• CME stipend
• Sign-on bonus
• Competitive compensation with annual quality incentives
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities in leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed