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About The Position

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rheumatology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of Munson Healthcare
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Has basic understanding of Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles, meets expectations outlined in Commitment to My Co-workers, and supports RBC unit action plans.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Manage patient care in the outpatient setting under direct supervision of the Rheumatologist: performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordering of appropriate lab and radiographic studies, interpretation of lab and x-ray results, perform (or be willing to learn to perform) local joint injections, managing rheumatologic medications, making treatment decisions, and determining appropriate follow up.
• Assist with inpatient consultations and dictation of inpatient history & physicals/follow up notes.
• Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the electronic medical record.
• Responds to telephone inquiries from clinic patients and provides appropriate medical care or counseling.
• Communicates with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate, relate and interact effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Is a self-directed professional with the ability to make independent judgments in providing direct patient care, educate and supervise clinical staff, coordinate programs and office operations.
• Exercising physician-delegated prescriptive authority pursuant to state and federal restrictions.
• Attends CME seminars and conferences to maintain licensure and currency in field.
• Maintains current BLS.
• Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react competently, and treat unique needs of the rheumatology patient population.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation
• Full benefits
• paid holidays
• 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
• employee discounts