Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider - Part-Time Weekend Rounds

The Cancer & Hematology Centers; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers in Flint, Michigan, is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Provider to manage the care of inpatients under physician supervision. This role includes daily rounding, coordinating medical care, and collaborating with attending physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Candidates must be graduates of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner programs and hold necessary licenses and certifications. The position requires inpatient experience and involves working every other weekend and some holidays.

Qualifications

• Holds current BLS card for Health Professionals.
• Credentialed per CHC policies and procedures.
• Certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive medical care with attending physicians.
• Communicate effectively with supervising physician(s) for optimal outcomes.

Skills

BLS certification

Inpatient hospital experience

Collaboration with physicians

Education

Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Licensed in the State of Michigan

Job description

Our Mission: At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families.

We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you’re going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it’s important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description

Position Overview:

Under physician supervision, the Advanced Practice Provider - Inpatient is responsible for the comprehensive medical management of assigned inpatients in the hospital setting. The mid level provider is expected to exercise prudent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis, and implementation of care and seek appropriate collaboration as necessary.

• This part-time role will be working inpatient every other weekend (4 days on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday), 10 days off, and every other holiday. They will be working at Hurley and Genesys *
  
  

Desired/Required Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
  
  

Experience

• Holds current BLS card for Health Professionals
• Credentialed per CHC policies and procedures
• Certified as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Inpatient hospital experience preferred
• Licensed in the State of Michigan
  
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains comprehensive histories and physical examinations that reflect the acuity and presenting complaint of the patient. This includes daily rounding, admission and discharges that include comprehensive progress notes that reflect the acuity and priority needs of patients.
• Coordinates and deliver comprehensive medical care, in collaboration with attending physicians, including, writing orders/prescriptions for standard medications, ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiographic studies, and seeking consultation as needed for optimal patient outcomes. This includes managing daily changes in patient status that requires more immediate resolutions.
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner with supervising physician(s) as needed for continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes. Maintains communication with interdisciplinary teams including office services, hospital support services as well as additional physician (and physician teams) that may be also caring for the patient. Acts as a resource and responds to calls, in-house emergencies in a professional and timely manner.
• Serves as a patient advocate and provides patient education and/or referrals for optimal outcome and continuity of care.
• Works collaboratively with others across team lines by demonstrating accountability as a team member.
• Performs other tasks, procedures, and/or duties within his/her scope of practice as assigned.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.