Family Practice Advanced Practice Provider

American Academy of Family Physicians; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Academy of Family Physicians in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an experienced Family Practice APP to deliver comprehensive primary care across all ages. You will emphasize prevention, chronic disease management, and acute care while building strong patient relationships.

Responsibilities include conducting health assessments, ordering tests, developing treatment plans, prescribing within regulations, documenting in EHR, and collaborating with physicians to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in PA studies required.
• Current state PA license; national certification required.
• 1–2 years in primary care preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, including history-taking and physical exams.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical guidelines.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

The Family Practice Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in a family practice setting. This role emphasizes preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care, while fostering strong patient-provider relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive health assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree Physician Assistant Studies (PA).
• Licensure: Current state license as PA; national certification required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years in primary care or family practice preferred, but not required.
• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-centered care approach.

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