Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Cherry Health • Greenville, MI

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer or applicable Medical Director, and with guidance from a collaborating physician, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner provides medical care consistent with accepted professional standards. The role follows organizational policies, procedures, ethics, and applicable licensing and accreditation standards, and represents Cherry Health’s mission in all actions and communications.

The provider delivers comprehensive, compassionate, team-based family practice care to patients of all ages, with a focus on prevention and disease management. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating illness, coordinating prevention services, maintaining medical records, prescribing medications and ordering referrals or diagnostic studies when indicated, interpreting results and communicating follow-up steps, and recommending lifestyle changes. The provider collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team, covers patients when other providers are on leave, participates in chart review and peer review, and takes part in after-hours call approximately five weeks per year, depending on staffing.

The position supports clinic and organizational quality goals, maintains relationships with the medical community and external organizations, attends meetings, and complies with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and confidentiality requirements. Work may take place in traditional offices, via telehealth, in a mobile medical van, in nursing homes, and at other Cherry Health sites as needed. The provider may serve patient populations consistent with the specialty.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in Michigan.
• Board certification or eligibility for certification in the specialty field.
• Must be insurable for liability coverage as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in Michigan.
• Two years of experience working independently in a primary care clinic setting as an advanced practice provider, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Basic Life Support/CPR training according to the requirements of the license and/or certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and to work collaboratively.
• Ability to understand and follow complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, work with limited supervision, and accept and use feedback.
• Ability to identify and protect confidential agency and client information.
• Ability to work with people from different cultures.
• Tact and interpersonal skills for effective interactions in person and by telephone.
• Excellent bedside manner and time-management skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent direct patient care in a comprehensive, compassionate, and team-based manner.
• Assist in coordinating and/or supervising prevention services for patients.
• Evaluate and treat ill patients based on scientific knowledge.
• Provide family practice primary care to patients of all ages, focusing on prevention and disease management.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
• Prescribe medication and order referrals and diagnostic studies when indicated.
• Recommend lifestyle changes to improve health and quality of life.
• Follow and interpret diagnostic results, notify patients, and communicate any required next steps.
• Promote team-based care with medical assistants, nursing staff, registered dietitians, pharmacists, community health workers, behavioral health providers, optometrists, and dentists.
• Provide coverage for patients when other providers take leave.
• Participate in after-hours call, approximately five weeks per year depending on provider staffing levels.
• Participate in regular chart review with the collaborating physician in accordance with the collaboration agreement.
• Participate in the peer review process.
• Follow clinic policies, procedures, and protocols to support organizational goals and objectives.
• Work toward high-quality metrics under Cherry Health’s Quality Assurance program.
• Serve as a liaison with the medical community and establish and maintain connections with external agencies and organizations.
• Attend regular internal and external departmental meetings to support clinical program and agency goals.
• Follow applicable compliance standards, including HIPAA, and keep current with relevant federal, state, and organizational regulations, laws, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• For full-time employees, four weeks of paid time off per year.
• Eight full-day paid holidays and two half-day paid holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match up to 5%.
• MET and MESP 529 savings plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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