PA or NP for a small and growing Family Practice

About Us:

Williams Family Medical is a healthcare practice located in Big Rapids, Michigan. We provide medical care with a compassionate, personal approach. With the exciting news of expanding our practice and moving into a new building, we are looking to grow our team by adding another Provider. We are seeking the best fit and therefore open to either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).

Dr. Williams has always wanted to start her own practice. She has begun this adventure in 2018, to find more satisfaction in the modern healthcare world, for both herself and her patients. Many large medical practices make patients feel like they are just a number and people feel lost in the system. In response to this consistent feedback from her patients, Dr. Williams decided to open clinics in Grand Rapids (where she currently lives) and Big Rapids (her hometown). Dr. Williams believes in offering patients’ choices in healthcare and involving the patient in their own health care plans. She sees patients from birth to geriatrics.

This provider is directly responsible for obtaining each patient’s thorough health history, identifying, and recognizing the severity of their chief complaint, performing a complete physical exam, diagnosing condition(s), managing immediate health care needs, implementing a medical management plan that is appropriate/suitable to the patient’s medical needs, and complete documentation of the above in patient’s chart. Establish a positive rapport with patients, care takers, area specialists, office team and the community. The Provider is authorized to provide medical care without the direct observation and supervision of a Physician. However, the Provider is responsible for consulting a Physician for any situation (s) that is deemed to be beyond the scope of practice/experience of the Provider.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail. Our perfect candidate enjoys being part of a small team and takes pride in their career. This position is also responsible for assisting with surgical procedures, assisting with patient care, patient flow, charting in electronic and paper records, nurse call duties, and administrative duties consistent with the Mission and Core Beliefs. This team member is essential during patient visits, accompanying the physician in the room and promoting a friendly and efficient environment for patients, staff, and dermatologists.

Proposed Office Hours (open to discussion):

Mondays – Friday from 8:00a – 5:00p

Exact days and times for Provider to be discussed and negotiated as long as consistent.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensure in the state of Michigan as a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner required.
• Must be in good standing with no restrictions to practice.

Physician Assistant:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Physician Assistant with Prescribing Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board Physician Assistants

Nurse Practitioner:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date.
• 2 years of emergency medicine or 3 years’ experience in family/primary care, which includes the ability to manage adult and pediatric patients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing primary care to patients
• Performing initial examinations, including physical exams and patient observations
• Ordering diagnostic and lab tests
• Communicating test results to patients and their families with education of findings
• Recording patient medical histories
• Operating and maintaining medical equipment
• Prescribing schedule 2 through 5 medications
• Abiding by HIPAA and OSHA requirements
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics, and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Company advocate within the communities we serve.
• Assisting to help grow our internal staff for the betterment of them and our patients

Skills and Specifications

• Expertise in primary care, acute care, and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of Michigan & rural population health and patient care regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong ethics
• Team spirit with a positive attitude
• Patience and cool headedness
• Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
• Listening skills
• Organization skills
• Time management skills
• Teamwork skills
• Empathy and compassion
• The ability to work under pressure and for long hours
• The ability to provide accurate, effective care in stressful situations

Job Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in an outpatient medical setting
• Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications
• Knowledge of quality assurance procedures used in a clinical setting
• Provide care according to physician’s instruction and in accordance with recognized techniques and procedures and established standards and policies to maintain the health and general wellbeing of the patient.
• Must have knowledge and experience with surgical procedural processes, practices, and procedures.
• Perform initial assessment and evaluation of patient and patient health survey data.
• Aid during procedures as indicated with physician supervision.
• Must possess leadership, organizational, computer, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, patients and physician.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of OSHA, Safety and Compliance Regulations
• Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically
• Demonstrated ability in handling confidential information as it relates to physicians, employees, patients, and external customer groups
• Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and how to manage them or seek physician assistance
• Knowledge of symptomology of common and/or life-threatening medical problems.
• Working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform physical examinations and other routine clinical procedures.
• Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion.
• Ability to accept directions from supervisor and act promptly.
• Ability to administer Injectable and topical medications.
• Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Ability to operate all job-related equipment.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for large portions of a workday.
• Ability to reach above and below shoulder height and lift over 30 pounds.
• Ability to differentiate between all colors.
• Ability to communicate via telephone.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Stand for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, sit, stoop and stretch.
• Have full range of body motion, including handling and lifting of patients.
• Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and medical equipment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Experience:

• EMR systems: 2 years (Required)
• Outpatient Family Practice: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Big Rapids, MI 49307: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000