Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner- Orthopedics Bone and Joint

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Michigan seeks a Physician Assistant to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under a physician's supervision. You will obtain patient history, perform assessments, order and interpret tests, and document treatment plans.

The role emphasizes counseling families, preventative care, and coordinating with a credentialing-ready clinical team. A BLS certificate and PA with prescriptive authority (NCCPA) are required, with PA program graduation and state

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire or transfer date.
• Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority (NCCPA) required.
• Credentialing Office verification required.
• PA Prescriptive Authority from Michigan PA Board Task Force required.
• Graduate of accredited PA program; Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures and documents treatment plans.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families on prevention and care options.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screenings, and immunizations.

Education

BLS Provider

PA with Prescriptive Authority (NCCPA)

Verified by local Credentialing Office

PA Prescriptive Authority from Michigan PA Board Task Force

Master's degree preferred

PA program graduate

Job description

Provides direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services under the supervision of a physician.

• Obtains patient history and performs assessment.
• Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures. Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.
• Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care.

Required Credential(s)

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board Physician Assistants Task Force obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Preferred Credential(s)

• Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.