Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide primary, urgent, and emergency healthcare services at a rural health clinic in Beaver Island, Michigan.
This role is ideal for a healthcare professional who enjoys working in a close-knit community, providing comprehensive patient care, and collaborating with physicians and emergency medical services. The position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to a collaborative clinical team.
Job Responsibilities
Assess patients, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
Provide emergency care in collaboration with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Conduct occasional home visits when required.
Maintain accurate and timely medical records, including diagnostic and procedure coding.
Consult and collaborate with supervising physicians regarding patient care.
Follow infection control, patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality protocols.
Assist with clinical staff coordination, training, and orientation as needed.
Monitor medical equipment, medications, and clinical supplies.
Participate in peer reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
Support daily clinic operations and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Physician Assistant: Accredited PA education, professional certification, and Michigan PA-C licensure.
Experience in primary care and managing acute and chronic conditions.
Rural healthcare and emergency care experience are strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and work effectively within a small clinical team.
Valid Michigan driver's license.
Working Hours
Shared 24/7 service coverage between healthcare practitioners, including scheduled on-call responsibilities.
Work schedules are coordinated with the clinic manager.
Housing provided for up to one year.
Skills
Urgent Care
Emergency Care
Acute and Chronic Disease Management
Patient Assessment and Treatment Planning
Rural Healthcare
Clinical Decision-Making
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Collaboration
Patient Education and Counseling
Medical Records Documentation
Diagnostic and Procedure Coding
Infection Control and Patient Safety
Care Coordination
Clinical Team Collaboration
Medication and Medical Supply Management
Quality Improvement
Patient Privacy and Confidentiality
Independent Practice with Minimal Supervision
Michigan NP/PA Licensure