Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)-Part Time

Requisition #: 61477

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JOIN MUNSON HEALTHCARE’S RHEUMATOLOGY TEAM!

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Munson Healthcare Rheumatology has an excellent opportunity for a part time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their team. The APP will assist with improving office efficiency, consultations, follow-up availability, and inpatient care. The APP will perform their functions based on their personal experience and professional judgement and: (1) discussion with the physician; (2) knowledge of physician preference; (3) written policies of this institution. This position is supported by a team of two-physicians and a physician assistant.

Join a not-for-profit healthcare system and find the right balance between a rewarding career and living in a region that offers a rich blend of adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking natural attractions.

BENEFITS: 

Munson Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Competitive compensation and full benefits
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed by the State of Michigan to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 

Nurse Practitioner 

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Master of Science degree in Nursing and is ANCC or ACNP board certified as a Nurse Practitioner.

Physician Assistant 

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), Master of Health Science (MHS) or Master of Medical Science (MMSc) and is board certified as a Physician Assistant
• Experience in rheumatology is preferred.
• Maintains continuous certification related to NP or PA training.
• Candidate must apply for and be granted appropriate clinical privileges through MMC’s normal credentialing processes before rendering services.

ABOUT THE MUNSON PHYSICIAN NETWORK:

Physicians & Advance Practice Providers Employed by or under a Professional Services Agreement with an MHC entity.

NOTE: Does not include independent members of the medical staff

• 550+ Physicians and Advance Practice Providers
• >65 Practice Sites
• Primary and Specialty Care
• Inpatient and Ambulatory Care
• $120M Net Revenue Annually
• Area of Continued Strategic Growth for MHC

ABOUT MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER 

Munson Medical Center – the regional referral center for all of northern Michigan – has earned a national reputation for top quality care. The 442-bed hospital offers the only verified Level II Trauma Center and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Michigan’s northern lower peninsula, nationally recognized cardiac care provided at the Webber Heart Center, advanced oncology services in the leading-edge Cowell Family Cancer Center, a Primary Stroke Center, heart and cancer research programs, a robust teaching hospital for residents, interns, medical students, and nursing students, and a stellar orthopedics program. Munson Medical Center has served Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Antrim counties since 1915, with a long history and heritage of keeping patients at the center of all they do. 

COMMUNITY

As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually in: 

• Community Education
• Free, discounted, and unreimbursed healthcare services
• Healthcare programs

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. 

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