GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department. 

BENEFITS 

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

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling 

• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services 

• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans 

• Relocation assistance 

• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance 

• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:                  

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. 

• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up. 

• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols. 

• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings. 

• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care. 

• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests. 

• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician. 

• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed. 

• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement. 

• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client. 

• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan. 

• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam). 

• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes. 

• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care. 

• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care. 

• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient. 

• Provides on-call coverage. 

• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation. 

• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment. 

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS 

Education / Training:  

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies 

Work Experience: 

• 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a specialty clinical setting, preferred. 

Certification, Licensure, Registration: 

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required 

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association as required by position Upon Hire required
• CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Upon Hire required
• CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan as required by position Upon Hire required
• CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown as required by position Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association as required by position preferred Or

• AHA/ARC BLS certification required 

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