Physician Assistant P11

State of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

State of Michigan seeks a Physician Assistant to provide medical assessments, perform procedures, and deliver primary clinical therapy under physician supervision at Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids and Chesterfield.

A BS in medicine or completion of a PA program plus NCCPA certification and a Michigan PA license are required; two locations offer varied geriatric care opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in medicine required.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA) and PA license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and provide medical assessments under PA scope.
• Perform medical procedures and provide primary clinical therapy.
• Deliver geriatric patient care at Michigan Veteran Homes Grand Rapids and Chesterfield.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medical procedures

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in medicine

Job description

Job Description

Assists the Physician as a health care practitioner under the scope of the Physician Assistant license. Provides medical assessments, performs medical procedures, and provides primary clinical therapy to the members at the Michigan Veteran Homes Grand Rapids or Chesterfield), CMS-certified 128-bed long-term care facilities. Members that reside in the home are primarily a geriatric population.

This position has openings at two locations: Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids and Michigan Veteran Homes - Chesterfield Township. Please indicate in the questions section which location(s) you would be interested in.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in medicine.

Experience

No particular type or amount is required.

Alternate Education and Experience

Completion of a professional, physician assistant program may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements And Information

Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and possession of a Physician Assistant license issued by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

View The Entire Job Specification At

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PhysicianAssistant.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Rewarding Work:

State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:

The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:

The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:

Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:

Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:

Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:

Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:

Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:

In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:

Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:

Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:

To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:

Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:

Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24