APP Internal Medicine Portage - NP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare Group•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bronson Internal Medicine Portage is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established outpatient internal medicine practice in Portage, Michigan. The provider will work alongside five physicians and two other advanced practice providers as part of a 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 provider performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations, interprets laboratory, radiologic, EKG, and imaging results, correlates patient data, formulates diagnoses, and develops treatment plans under physician direction and within the scope of practice. Responsibilities described also include patient assessment and clinical management in outpatient and inpatient settings, care coordination, utilization review, documentation, and responding to nursing questions or patient status changes. Direct patient care providers must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The organization describes a supportive, collaborative environment and investment in APP leadership, engagement, and professional growth. APPs can participate in leadership, governance, quality improvement, and professional development through dedicated APP leadership and an APP Advisory Council.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Current unrestricted or pending licensure in the state of Michigan.
For Physician Assistants: 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 software relevant to the job.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing, including use of the SBAR technique.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive and problem-focused patient histories and physical examinations.
Interpret laboratory, radiologic, EKG, and imaging studies and correlate subjective and objective patient data to formulate diagnoses.
Review patient findings with the physician and develop treatment plans within the provider’s scope of practice.
Evaluate and appropriately manage patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
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 patient complications, and use appropriate preventative measures.
Assist in developing and integrating quality measures and evidence into clinical practice.
Perform initial comprehensive assessments to determine whether patients need a higher intensity of service or transfer to a hospital setting.
Apply regulatory and third-party payer criteria, conduct utilization management, and facilitate timely discharges or transfers to the appropriate level of care.
Complete documentation to support billing, medical care, orders, and progress notes.
Be available to answer nursing questions and evaluate patient status changes.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, including physicians, multidisciplinary team members, finance, management, patients, third-party payers, and community agencies.