Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care - Saugatuck), Full Time

Holland Hospital; Saugatuck Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Hospital in Michigan seeks a healthcare professional to manage the medical care of assigned patient populations, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and outcome evaluation. The role includes performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting tests, and collaborating with physicians and the health care team to ensure continuity of care.

The position involves patient education, discharge planning, and documentation to meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patient care, including history, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Perform physical exams and order/interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications as allowed by Michigan regulations.
• Coordinate care with physicians and healthcare team for continuity.
• Develop and revise treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provide education to patients and families and facilitate discharge planning.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Document care accurately per hospital policies and accrediting standards.

Job description

PATIENT CARE

Responsible for the medical management of assigned patient population including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, appropriate referral for care, and outcome evaluation. Performs physical examinations, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Secures health histories, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, records findings, makes critical assessment of patient needs and develops, reviews, and modifies treatment plans as required. Prescribes medications as allowed by pertinent Michigan regulatory agencies. Collaborates with consulting physicians and other members of the health care team. Maintains the continuum of care through the coordination and integration of all phases of patient care using physician orders, progress notes, and routine orders/best practice protocols.

PATIENT CARE Education/Discharge Planning

Determines patient/family educational needs and provides education to meet the identified learning needs. Facilitates discharge planning along with the patient, family and other members of the healthcare team. Documents discharge plan and education provided. Participates in patient care planning discussions with patient, family and other members of healthcare team when applicable in collaboration with physician.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT/RISK MANAGEMENT

Ensures provision of high quality of care. Participates in problem identification and continuous quality improvement related to clinical services and coordination of care as well as program/ staff growth and development. Maintains current knowledge related to practice excellence in specialty area. Attends educational programs, completes mandatory educational requirements, and reads professional literature to maintain and enhance skills and clinical competence. Routinely consults with appropriate administrative staff about incidents that potentially impact risk management to determine an appropriate action plan.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Performs duties in accordance with medical staff bylaws, policies and rules and regulations of Holland Hospital Medical Group (HHMG) and the standards of accrediting agencies such as DNV, third party payers with which HHMG has contractual relations as well as federal , state and local government laws, rules and regulations. Maintains records, charts, report and forms in conformity with standards and policies. Assures documentation meets all requirements for a complete and accurate medical record.

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

Why Holland Hospital?

In a word—caring. Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family‑like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.