Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical Services

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center; Kalkaska Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (KMHC) seeks an Advanced Practice Provider specialized in Surgical Services. The role collaborates with surgeons, participates in first‑assist duties, and maintains credentialing alignment. This is a full‑time, day‑shift opportunity in Kalkaska, MI.

The position focuses on delivering high‑quality surgical care within a collaborative clinical team, requiring NP or PA credentials and Michigan licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
• MS degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA accredited institution.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the AAPA.
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Promotes, supports and provides surgical care to patients as part of the clinical team.
• Assists in surgery to include first assist, tissue closures, appliance application and actions delegated by the surgeon.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical trends and ongoing professional development.
• Works within credentialing parameters related to surgery.
• Serves as a resource for surgical staff and emphasizes teamwork.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Certification as a Nurse Practitioner

Licensure as NP by Michigan

Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies (ARC-PA accredited)

Certification as a Physician Assistant by the AAPA

Licensure as a Physician Assistant by Michigan

Job description

Description

• Employee Type Non Exempt Full Time

• Day shift position
• 6:45am - 5pm
• 36 hours per week

The Advanced Practice Provider provides First Assisting skills to surgeons in the surgical arena. This position can be fulfilled by a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant.

Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:

• Works as a member of the clinical team to promote, support and provide surgical care to patients.
• Assists in surgery to include, but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. These are primary responsibilities.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical trends and ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
• Works within stated parameters of credentialing related to surgery.
• Serves as a resource for surgical staff and recognizes the importance of working as a team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Licensure as NP by State of Michigan
• A Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants) accredited institution
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant by the State of Michigan

Summary

Are you interested in a career where you are part of improving the health and quality of life of individuals? Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (KMHC) specializes in providing more than is expected. This non-profit health center serves the greater Kalkaska County region with a wide variety of care options not often found in a small community. Our full-time employees enjoy access to a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Members of the Kalkaska family are some of the most talented people working in healthcare today. They could work anywhere. They are here because they choose to be.

We are looking to fill a key position as an Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical Services . This position works in collaboration with the surgeons and maintains close affiliation with Surgical Services Clinical Director and Chief of Surgery.

When your shift ends, four seasons of recreation is right outside your door!Kalkaska County is an outdoor wonderland with abundant natural resources. With more than 80 inland lakes, 275 miles of streams and rivers, and numerous state and county parks, residents and visitors alike have nearly endless options for enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds Kalkaska. Come for a visit. Stay for a lifetime.