APP Pediatrics - PNP or PA-C

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo area is seeking a full-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established outpatient pediatrics practice.

The role involves working with eleven pediatricians and four APPs, a 4-day work week, no current call, and a strong benefits package. Outpatient only with 40-hour weeks and weekend rotation, focusing on compassionate, patient-centered pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program completion.
• Current unrestricted or pending licensure in Michigan.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric care in a collaborative setting.
• Coordinate care with physicians and multi-disciplinary team.
• Conduct histories, exams, and develop treatment plans under supervision.
• Maintain patient-centered, compassionate care with high-quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

PA/NP program completed

MI licensure pending/unrestricted

Job description

Location

BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title

APP Pediatrics - PNP or PA-C

Portage Physicians PC and Bronson Primary Care Partners Pediatrics are currently seeking a full-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their well-established and collaborative outpatient practice in the Kalamazoo area. Portage Physicians PC is a primary care group with more than 60 providers, including Pediatrics and Family Medicine.

Position Highlights

• Candidate will work along-side eleven Pediatricians and four APPs
• This is a full-time position with a 4-day work week
• Rotational half-day Saturday coverage, working approximately 1 in 5 weekends
• Benefits include 6 weeks of vacation, a competitive salary, and strong benefits package
• No call requirement at this time
• Outpatient only

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current unrestricted or pending Licensure in the state of Michigan
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care

About the area

Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Kalamazoo is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse community. Known for its charming downtown, Kalamazoo offers a unique blend of art, music, and theater, making it an ideal place to live and work. The city is home to various festivals, museums, and parks, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and leisure. Beyond its cultural attractions, Kalamazoo boasts excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community. Whether you enjoy exploring local breweries, attending live performances, or spending time outdoors, Kalamazoo has something for everyone.

Performs comprehensive and problem focused histories and physical examinations, interprets laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets and correlates subjective and objective patient data, formulating a diagnosis. Under the direction of the physician, reviews patient findings and develops a treatment plan within the scope of practice. Performs above activities in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program
Licensure as Physician Assistant and state DEA license to prescribe medications
Current prescriptive authority and collaborative agreement with oversight physician(s) should also be in place
Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges
Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job
Regularly communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing (Utilizing SBAR technique)
Communicates with internal customers such as, physicians, multi-disciplinary team, finance, management and external customers such as, patients, third party payers, community agencies on a daily basis and often simultaneously
Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time.
The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects.
Concurrent Clinical Management
Coordinates care with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate implementation of patients’ progress towards outcomes, which includes discharge or transfer of care. Acts as a clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary team. This is accomplished by:
Assertive coordination among the multi-disciplinary team
Identifying common patient complications and utilizes appropriate preventative measures.
Assisting in the development and integration of quality measures/evidence into clinical practice.

Shift

Variable

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Cost Center

2400 Medical Staff Office (BHG)

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