PA/NP (B) Geriatric Trauma, Royal Oak
About The Position
Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with diseases and adverse health conditions according to written department guidelines. The role is based at Royal Oak Hospital and focuses on geriatric trauma. The provider works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans, support continuity of care, and provide high-quality patient care. The position is part-time, scheduled for 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend work is not scheduled. On-call coverage is part of the role.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- AHA/ARC BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- One to three years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a specialty clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
- Recognize deviations from normal physical assessment findings and collaborate with a physician to formulate treatment and follow-up plans.
- Write prescriptions for medications and blood products, and order routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
- Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
- Request written consultations from physicians and other healthcare professionals to support appropriate, high-quality patient care.
- Interpret and evaluate findings from studies and tests.
- Relay relevant patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
- Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
- Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommend improvements.
- Initiate actions to implement therapeutic plans consistent with clients’ ongoing healthcare needs.
- Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plans.
- Maintain preventive health services, such as screening, risk assessments, immunizations, PAP smears, and self-breast exams.
- Dictate or write patient histories, admission documentation, care plans, progress notes, and discharge notes.
- Interact with program assistants and data managers to support optimal patient care.
- Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
- Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensure appropriate, quality care for assigned patients.
- Provide on-call coverage.
- Triage patients and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
- Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off and holidays.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance plans.
- Relocation assistance.
- Savings and retirement plans, including traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
- Disability insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Home and auto insurance options.
- Free onsite parking.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
