APP Family Medicine NP or PA-C - Three Rivers, Michigan

Bronson Healthcare • Three Rivers, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Portage Physicians, PC is seeking a compassionate, dedicated nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join its primary care team in Three Rivers, Michigan. The privately owned, physician-run practice values provider input, clinical collaboration, high-quality patient care, strong patient relationships, and a sustainable balance between professional and personal life.

The role provides comprehensive primary care within the provider’s scope of practice, including preventive services, chronic disease management, and evaluation of acute concerns. The provider performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations, assesses and interprets patient data and diagnostic studies, formulates diagnoses, and develops treatment plans under physician direction and within scope of practice. Work may take place in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role also includes prescribing within applicable licensure and practice requirements, coordinating care and follow-up, maintaining clinical documentation, and contributing to quality improvement and practice initiatives.

The provider collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams. Additional clinical management duties include coordinating patients’ progress toward outcomes, identifying and preventing common complications, supporting discharge or transfer of care, assessing the appropriate intensity and setting of services, and applying relevant regulatory and third-party payer criteria. The provider evaluates laboratory results, EKGs, and imaging studies; completes documentation supporting billing and care; and is available to respond to nursing questions or changes in patient status.

The position offers physician leadership, a collaborative practice environment, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a 401(k) with profit sharing, six weeks of vacation, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, practice initiatives, and care-team development.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program; the posting also specifies successful completion of a Physician Assistant program.
• Current national certification as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant appropriate to the patient population served.
• Current Michigan licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure before starting employment.
• 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).
• Ability to meet applicable prescribing and credentialing requirements and maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to care.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, and patient service.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing, including use of the SBAR technique.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, including physicians, multidisciplinary teams, finance, management, patients, third-party payers, and community agencies.
• Ability to apply regulatory and third-party payer criteria in utilization management and care-setting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care within scope of practice, including preventive services, chronic disease management, and evaluation of acute concerns.
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations.
• Assess and interpret subjective and objective patient data, formulate diagnoses, and develop treatment plans under physician direction and within scope of practice.
• Order appropriate diagnostic testing and evaluate laboratory results, EKGs, and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within applicable licensure and practice requirements.
• Build lasting patient relationships and support informed, shared decision-making.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate treatment, referrals, and follow-up.
• Coordinate patient progress toward outcomes, including discharge or transfer of care, and act as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify common patient complications and use appropriate preventive measures.
• Support the development and integration of quality measures and evidence into clinical practice.
• Assess whether patients require a higher intensity of service or transfer to a hospital setting, applying relevant regulatory and third-party payer criteria.
• Facilitate timely discharge or transfer to the appropriate level of care.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation supporting billing, medical care, orders, and progress notes.
• Be available to answer nursing questions and evaluate changes in patient status.
• Participate in quality improvement, practice initiatives, and care-team development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Six weeks of vacation.
• Collaborative environment with physician and advanced practice provider colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional growth and participation in quality improvement, practice initiatives, and care-team development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level