Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
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About the Position
Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Join Munson Healthcare’s Urology Team! Munson Healthcare’s Cadillac Urology group is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality care to all urology clinic patients. The Urology Advance Practice Provider will work with Munson Urology physicians to care for patients, improve office efficiency, consultation, follow-up availability, and inpatient care.
Responsibilities
- Works as a member of the clinical team to promote, support, and provide management of urologic medical care to patients.
- Evaluates and reviews the plan of care at regularly scheduled office visits utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal, and environmental needs of the patients.
- Manages patient care in the outpatient setting performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordering appropriate lab and radiographic studies, interpreting lab and x-ray results, performing in-office procedures, managing urology medications, making treatment decisions, and determining appropriate follow-up.
- Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the electronic medical record to accurately reflect services in the patient record and to ensure appropriateness of billing.
- Communicates with referring or primary care physicians regarding patient care and treatment.
- Responds to telephone inquiries from clinic patients and provides appropriate medical care and/or counseling.
- Assists individuals to assume responsibility for the prevention of illness and the promotion of health maintenance and/or restoration of health.
- Observes the Munson Healthcare Advance Practice Provider prescriptive authority guidelines.
- Maintains knowledge of current medical trends and ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
- Participates in and/or serves as a resource for medical, nursing, and community education programs.
- Meets department productivity requirements. Recognizes and understands the need for full daily schedules. Independently monitors own daily appointment schedule and works in conjunction with other staff members to fill open appointment times.
- Responds to medical emergencies as required.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
We Offer
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
- CME Allowance
- Professional Liability
- Sign-On Bonus
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
- Wellness plans, an employee assistance program, and employee discounts
About the Company
Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends, and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. As one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (America’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.
Munson Healthcare by the Numbers:
- 8 hospitals
- 694 licensed acute care beds
- 212 licensed long-term care beds
- 7,500 employees
- 1,000 physicians
- 63 specialties
- 540,000 residents
- We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.
- Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.
About Cadillac, Michigan
A four-season paradise, Cadillac is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream situated on Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac, surrounded by the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Outdoor adventures coupled with breathtaking views make Cadillac the ultimate playground. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, including affordable housing, good schools, a vibrant downtown, festivals, and a bustling farmer’s market, all in a family-friendly area. Unique shopping boutiques, galleries, and locally owned restaurants make this a welcoming community and a great place to live and work.
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.
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