Advanced Practice Practitioner - RHC Specialty Clinic (25775)

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital; Thompson (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, MI is seeking a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to join our rural health clinic team on a day shift.

The role focuses on detailed history taking, physical exams, patient care, referrals, and collaboration with physicians to deliver comprehensive non-emergency care, with emphasis on documentation, confidentiality, and adherence to RHC standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice practitioner program.
• Board certified as PA or NP and licensed to practice in Michigan.
• Current DEA license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Minimum 3 years Rural Health Clinic or similar clinic experience.
• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in development and periodic review of clinic policies.
• Provides services in accordance with policies.
• Arranges for or refers patients to needed services not available at the clinic.
• Maintains patient health records and transfers them as required when referred.
• Collaborates with a physician for patient care and follow-up.
• Provides acute non-emergency care to walk-in patients.
• Dictates or provides progress notes for visits and calls promptly.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with RHC standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

PA/NP degree

Board certified

Michigan license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital - Manistique, MI 49854, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Physician's Assistant (PA), Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider obtains detailed history and develops patient care charts; performs physical examinations and evaluations on assigned patients; assesses and treats medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. They may work in Redicare, family practice or assist with a specialty as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in the development, execution and periodic review of written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes.
• Provides services in accordance with those policies.
• Arranges for or refers patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic.
• Assures that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.
• Participates with a physician in a periodic review of the patient’s health records.
• Provides acute non-emergency care to walk-in patients.
• When appropriate, provides non-critical emergency care.
• Consults/communicates with family physicians regarding care of patients as necessary.
• Makes referrals as necessary to family physicians for follow-up care.
• Dictates or provides a progress note in a timely manner on all office visits and telephone conversations (related to patient care).
• Dress in a professional manner.
• Display good interpersonal skills with the patients.
• Display good interpersonal skills with the staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Comply with the standards set forth for RHC designation.
• Assure proper follow-up on all abnormal test and x-ray results.
• Maintain the necessary accreditation on required certifications.
• Demonstrate appropriateness in meeting objectives in age-specifics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice practitioner program. Board Certified.
• NP or PA with a current license to practice in the State of Michigan.
• Current DEA license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certified.
• Minimum 3 years Rural Health Clinic or similar Clinic experience.
• Excellent clinical skills.