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Munson Healthcare Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Petoskey, Michigan
Join our NEW practice and help improve lives!
Full-time
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position is for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking to practice in a NEW Urgent Care in Petoskey, Michigan. Petoskey Urgent Care will be part of a one physician and three APPs team that will provide needed care to patients in the community. The office is open every day, all year with open hours being 9am – 8pm to meet the needs of patients the they are caring for. Depending on the season, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Petoskey Urgent Care can expect to see an average of 30+ patients in a 12-hour shift. The clinic is anticipated to open in Fall of 2025.
Qualified candidates will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be proficient with in-office procedures required to treat patients of all ages.
BENEFITS
Munson Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and work-life balance goals.
Competitive compensation and full benefits
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
Promotes personal and patient safety.
Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
Works as a member of the Urgent Care clinical team to promote, support and provide comprehensive medical care to Urgent Care clients.
Develops, implements and evaluates plans of care utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the clients.
Consults with Urgent Care physician in delivery of medical care. May also consult with or refer clients to other disciplines.
Assists individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health through the discharge process.
Adheres to Evaluation and Management Documentation Requirements and completes legible medical records documentation in accordance with established hospital policy.
Utilizes the current documentation and charting tools ie templates, Dragon or electronic medical record software for documentation as appropriate.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Training:
Physician Assistant:
A Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants) accredited institution or PA Certificate Program.
Certification as a Physician Assistant by the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Licensure as a Physician Assistant by the State of Michigan
Nurse Practitioner:
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner to practice in the State of Michigan
Certified as Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Association
Work Experience :
Previous experience in primary care or emergency setting is desirable.
Certification, Licensure, Registration :
Board eligible/certified to practice in the State of Michigan.
Current BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must apply for and be granted applicable clinical privileges through MHC’s credentialing processes before rendering services.
Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to make quality, independent medical decisions.
Time management and organizational skills.
ABOUT MUNSON HEALTHCARE
Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system. Based in Traverse City, Mich., our team of medical experts, award-winning hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties. Munson Healthcare is comprised of regional referral center Munson Medical Center (Traverse City) and 7 community hospitals: Cadillac Hospital (Cadillac), Charlevoix Hospital (Charlevoix), Grayling Hospital (Grayling), Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (Kalkaska), Manistee Hospital (Manistee), Otsego Memorial Hospital (Gaylord), and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (Frankfort). Across the system there are 694 licensed acute care beds and 212 licensed long-term care beds. Most of the region’s 540,000 residents can receive comprehensive quality care in or near their local community with access to sophisticated diagnostic technology such as 3D tomography, advanced cancer and heart treatments, and the latest robotic technology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and non-invasive surgical procedures.
As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually (https://www.munsonhealthcare.org/grayling-hospital/about-us/community-benefit-grayling) in:
Community Education
Free, discounted and unreimbursed healthcare services
Healthcare programs
ABOUT PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN
Overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay in the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, you'll find Petoskey Michigan. A quaint resort community with unmatched beauty and charm. A friendly town that boasts world-class restaurants and specialty shops/boutiques in its historic downtown. The Petoskey area is known for it’s beautiful outdoor recreation opportunities that include bike trails, cross country ski trails, boating, fishing, and of course the Midwest's best downhill skiing. Add to all this award-winning schools, fine arts, local craft beer and distilled spirits and you have the perfect place to put down roots, regardless of what stage of life you are in.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
