NP/PA URGENT CARE - EAST LANSING

Sparrow • East Lansing, MI

40d

About The Position

Positions Location: East Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned practice(s), under the delegated authority and supervision of the physicians within the scope of medical practice set forth by the State of Michigan and the medical staff the Urgent Cares.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
Provides patient care in assigned practices, including performing physical examinations and operative and/or invasive procedures as outlined in an individual collaboration agreement with the supervising physicians; diagnosing and treating simple injuries, consulting with Physicians on complex cases, ordering routine laboratory and radiologic studies, and performing/interpreting routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, EKGs, PFTs, and audiograms as outlined in the individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians.
Provides a share of after hour’s on-call by telephone for the Practice.
Assess patients, document care provided in the medical record, write prescriptions and manage the care of assigned patients for physician review
Collaborates with the health care team in planning and coordinating care for patients.
Counsels patients with regard to preventative health care and wellness.
Provides formal and informal education programs to practice staff and patients.
Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives including peer review.
Universtity of Michigan Health Partners - Sparrow is a large multispecialty physician group that delivers exceptional quality care and is the premier physician organization in a diverse and family friendly community. UMH Sparrow is committed to improving access to medical care across the Mid-Michigan region. UMH Sparrow is seeking talented and dynamic board certified NP/PA’s to join their Urgent Care team.
Primary location is East Lansing, but will rotate through all UMH Sparrow Urgent Care locations
Full time
Top performer in quality initiatives
State of the art EPIC EMR

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program
• RN and current MI License required
• Certification and licensure as a NP/PA in the State of MI required.
• Current BCLS.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective plan of care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other hospital associates.
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in assigned practices, including performing physical examinations and operative and/or invasive procedures as outlined in an individual collaboration agreement with the supervising physicians; diagnosing and treating simple injuries, consulting with Physicians on complex cases, ordering routine laboratory and radiologic studies, and performing/interpreting routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, EKGs, PFTs, and audiograms as outlined in the individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians.
• Provides a share of after hour’s on-call by telephone for the Practice.
• Assess patients, document care provided in the medical record, write prescriptions and manage the care of assigned patients for physician review
• Collaborates with the health care team in planning and coordinating care for patients.
• Counsels patients with regard to preventative health care and wellness.
• Provides formal and informal education programs to practice staff and patients.
• Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives including peer review.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with matching funds, generous CME reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time