Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

JOIN MUNSON HEALTHCARE’S GERIATRIC’S TEAM! Munson Healthcare has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Geriatric’s team in desirable Traverse City, Michigan. The ideal candidate is attracted to a busy practice, works well independently and is a team player. The schedule is full time, Monday-Friday, no weekend or call required. The Benefits of Working at Munson: Competitive market-based compensation Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off CME Allowance Professional Liability Sign On Bonus Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts Ready to make a difference?

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies.
State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required.

Responsibilities

Provide geriatric medicine consultative services, to include: Inpatient and SNF consultations, follow-up encounters as appropriate
Family meetings as required
Assessment of capacity for medical decision-making/with support from attending physician
Participation in team huddle during weekdays
Participation in multidisciplinary rounds
Collaboration with consulting teams, specialists, case management, nursing, primary care physicians, rehab physicians and hospice
APP must provide patient care for 36 clinical hours/4 admin hours per week
Provide community and multidisciplinary education regarding geriatric medicine; including end of life decision making, management of geriatric syndromes and symptom management, emphasizing pain control.
Provide education and direction to medical students and residents that may be on service
Participate in regional/community events in collaboration with public relations department including participation in regional committees that would facilitate the dissemination of education throughout the community
Provide geriatric medicine education to primary care and inpatient providers and serve as a resource for questions regarding specific care plan
Participate in Munson Health, system geriatric care related meetings and educational opportunities, collaborate with Munson Health System in regard to operations of the geriatric service line
Parties agree that any services to be provided shall be provided in a manner which is not discriminatory on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual identity, age, handicap, height, weight, AIDS, HIV, hepatitis or other infectious disease, marital status, sexual orientation or source of payment
Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, hospital and corporate compliance, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior
Participate in quality improvement activities as appropriate/assigned and report results on a routine basis to appropriate medical quality improvement programs
Participate with planning and implementing operational decisions, policies and procedures relative to geriatric medicine
Cooperate with Munson in marketing geriatric medicine services
Provide input regarding equipment needed, providers and standards required and other appropriate process ease, and communicate these to appropriate administrative staff
Actively work with Munson to ensure patient flow and access, monitoring and controlling cost, in utilization of services
Participate with management, planning and implementing programs to enhance services