Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family Practice

Cherry Health; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO 4 weeks

Job summary

Cherry Health in Greenville, Michigan, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for Family Practice. You will provide direct patient care, diagnose and treat illnesses, coordinate prevention services, and prescribe medications within a primary care setting.

The role requires working with a multidisciplinary team and occasional after-hours coverage. Candidates must be licensed in Michigan, board-certified or eligible, and insured to practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in Michigan.
• Board certification or legibility for certification in specialty field.
• Insurable for liability coverage as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in Michigan required.
• Two years’ experience working independently in a primary care clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent direct patient care in a comprehensive, team-based manner.
• Assist in coordination and/or supervision of prevention services.
• Provide medical evaluation and treatment of ill patients based on best practices.
• Prescribe medications, referrals, and diagnostic studies as indicated.
• Participate in after-hours call and regular chart review with physician guidance.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Team-based care

Evening/weekend hours

Communication skills

Education

Licensed PA/NP MI

Board-certified or eligible

Malpractice-insurable

Job description

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family PracticeWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.### Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Family PracticeApply: Greenville, MI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR100762Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health## OVERVIEW OF POSITIONUnder the direction of the **Chief Medical Officer (CMO)** or applicable **Medical Director** and with guidance from a **collaborating physician**, the **Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner** is responsible for medical care consistent with accepted professional standards. Must adhere to the organizational **Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics**, and all **licensing and accreditation standards** of the position. Must represent the organization’s **Mission** in all actions and communications. ## ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Provide **excellent direct patient care** in a comprehensive, compassionate and team-based manner.* Assist in the **coordination and/or supervision** of prevention services for patients.* Provide **medical evaluation and treatment** of ill patients based on scientific knowledge.* Provide **medical care** to all patients within the expectations of the specialty hired into: + **Family practice:** Primary care for all ages with a focus on prevention and disease management.* Maintain **accurate and detailed medical records** about each patient.* Prescribe **medication, referral and diagnostic studies** when indicated.* Recommend **lifestyle changes** as appropriate to improve health and quality of life.* Follow and interpret **diagnostic results** and ensure that the patient is notified of these results and any further steps that may be needed.* Promote **team-based care** to better serve patients. This includes and is not limited to: MA, Nursing staff, RD, Pharmacist, Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health, Optometrists, Dentists.* Provide **coverage for patients** when other providers take leave.* Participate in **after-hours call** roughly five weeks per year, dependent on provider staffing levels* Participate in **regular chart review** with collaborative physician per collaborative physician agreement.* Participate in the **peer review process**.* Follow **clinic policies, procedures, and protocols**, to achieve Cherry Street Services Inc. goals and objectives.* Strive to achieve **high quality metrics** under the direction of Cherry Health’s Quality Assurance program.* Serve as a **liaison** with the medical community and establishes and maintains linkages with external agencies and organizations.* Attend **regular internal and external departmental meetings** to ensure progress in meeting clinical program and agency goals.* Understand and adheres to **CSHS’s compliance standards** as they appear in CSHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy including HIPAA.* Keep abreast of all **pertinent federal, state and CSHS’s regulations**, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.* **Other duties** as assigned.## SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES* **Basic Life Support/CPR training** according to requirements of license and/or certification.* **Tact and similar qualities** necessary in meeting and dealing effectively with others, in person and on the telephone.* Willingness to **work evenings and weekends** as required.* Establish and maintain **effective working relationships** with other staff members.* Understand and follow **complex written and oral instructions**.* Effectively **communicate orally** with diverse individuals and groups.* Exercise **good judgment** in appraising situations and decisions.* Work with **limited supervision** and to accept and utilize feedback when given.* Identify and maintain **agency and client confidential information**.* Work in a **variety of settings** such as the traditional office, telehealth, mobile medical van, nursing home, etc., including other Cherry Health sites as needed.* Work with **people of different cultures**.* Excellent **bedside manner** and **time management skills**.* **Proficient computer skills**.## COMPETENCIES* **Customer Service*** **Collaboration*** **Integrity*** **Respect*** **Professionalism*** **Learning** ## EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATES* **Licensed to practice** as a physician assistant or as a nurse practitioner in the state of Michigan.* **Board certification** or legibility for certification in specialty field.* **Insurable for liability coverage** as a physician assistant or as a nurse practitioner in the state of Michigan required.## EXPERIENCE* **Required: Two years’ experience** working ***independently*** in a primary care clinic setting as an advanced practice provider or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.## PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* **Possible exposure** to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections.* **Frequent telephone and computer use**, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use.* **Sitting, standing or walking** for extended periods of time.* **Specific vision abilities** required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.* May require **bending, squatting, or kneeling** and **lifting up to 50 pounds**.* Use of **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)** as required.## CLIENT POPULATION SERVED* May serve **all patient populations** consistent with specialty. **Who we are:**Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 650 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.**Our Mission:**Cherry Health provides comprehensive, high quality healthcare for all. **Our Vision:**Lives are transformed by creating a healthier community where every person has their best opportunity to thrive. **Our Values:** * **Collaboration** – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.* **Welcoming** – We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and comfortable contributing.* **Innovation** – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.* **Integrity** – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.* **Professionalism** – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results. **Benefits:**Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below! * Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family* Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time* Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%* MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans* Pet Insurance!* Employee Assistance Program Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.