Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

American Family Care Grand Rapids is seeking a responsible Physician Assistant to support physicians in urgent care and primary care, applying medical techniques under supervision and caring for a diverse patient mix.

The role emphasizes accurate assessments, prescriptions, patient histories, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Proven PA work experience (Urgent Care/ER/Family Medicine).
• At least 3 years as PA.
• Knowledge of examination and recovery guidelines.
• Familiar with medical technology advances.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Caring, compassionate, team player.
• PA degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and respond to their needs as fully as possible.
• Issue prescriptions and administer medications.
• Inform physicians about problems or discrepancies.
• Acquire and review patient histories to identify issues.
• Monitor progress and document treatments, surgeries and events; attend to emergencies.
• Provide assistance during surgeries.
• Prepare patients for examinations and perform routine procedures (BP, temperature, injections).
• Provide wound care and suturing as needed.
• Build a climate of trust and compassion for patients.
• Comply with medical care regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

PA experience

Urgent care

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

PA degree

Job description

We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate urgent care & primary care patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
• Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
• Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
• Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
• Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical eventsAttend to emergencies
• Provide help during surgeries
• Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
• Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
• Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
• Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations

Skills

• Proven work experience as a physician assistant. Prior Urgent Care/ER/Family Medicine experience as a PA is highly desired, at least 3 years.
• Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
• Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Caring and compassionate
• Team player with good communication skills
• BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed