APP Internal Medicine Portage - NP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare • Portage, WI

2d • 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 provider will work alongside five physicians and two advanced practice providers in a team-based setting 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 provider performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations, interprets laboratory and radiologic tests, correlates subjective and objective findings, formulates diagnoses, and develops treatment plans under physician direction and within the scope of practice. The posting also describes patient care activities in outpatient and inpatient settings, including clinical management, utilization review, care coordination, documentation, and support for nursing staff. Bronson highlights APP leadership and professional growth opportunities through a Director of Advanced Practice Providers and an APP Advisory Council.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program; the posting also lists successful completion of a Physician Assistant program.
• Current unrestricted or pending licensure in the state of Michigan.
• For the Physician Assistant role, licensure as a Physician Assistant and a 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.
• Commitment to compassionate, quality, patient-centered care.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and other job-relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused patient histories and physical examinations.
• Interpret laboratory, radiologic, EKG, and imaging results and correlate subjective and objective patient data to formulate diagnoses.
• Review findings with the physician and develop treatment plans within the scope of practice.
• Evaluate and appropriately manage patients.
• 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, identify common complications, use appropriate preventative measures, and help integrate quality measures and evidence into clinical practice.
• Conduct 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, support utilization management, and facilitate timely discharge or transfer to the appropriate level of care.
• Complete documentation and orders necessary to support billing and medical care, including progress notes.
• Be available to answer nursing questions and evaluate patient status changes.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external customers, including physicians, multidisciplinary teams, patients, payers, and community agencies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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