Job Summary

　　Under physician supervision, provides medical care to patients of varying type and acuity.

　　Essential Functions

　　Functions in the role of advanced practitioner to coordinate comprehensive care delivery. Writes orders/prescriptions for standard formulary medications, laboratory, radiographic studies and consultations, coordinating the scheduling of admissions, diagnostic evaluations, follow-up exams, laboratory tests, referrals to home care, social services, and other community agencies, etc., in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

　　Obtains histories and performs physical exams.

　　Assesses the patients/significant other, health care team, school and other community educational needs and develops, implements, evaluates and revises teaching strategies/educational programs related to area of specialty.

　　Acts as a patient advocate, crossing multidisciplinary lines to meet patient needs.

　　Communicates, collaborates, networks with and acts as a consultant to other members of the health care team within and outside Spectrum Health. Acts as a consult in area of expertise.

　　Performs and assists with designated procedures.

　　Documents in the medical record and dictates information as appropriate.

　　Provides input into the strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of service/program. Measures the outcomes of care and evaluate services across the continuum of inpatient to outpatient services. Makes recommendations to improve the quality of patient care provided and utilizes the scientific method of research clinical problems.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program

　　LIC-Physician Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

　　CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Upon Hire required

　　CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

　　CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

　　CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required

　　CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required

　　Physical Demands

　　Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

　　Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs

　　Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

　　Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

　　Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

　　Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

　　Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs

　　Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs

　　Sitting: Occasionally

　　Standing: Frequently

　　Walking: Frequently

　　Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally

　　Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally

　　Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally

　　Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally

　　Squat: Seldom

　　Stair Climbing: Seldom

　　Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

　　Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally

　　Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

　　Handling: Occasionally

　　Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

　　Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

　　Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

　　Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

　　Primary Location

　　SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

　　Department Name

　　Hospitalists - CHMG West Funded - Grand Rapids

　　Employment Type

　　Full time

　　Shift

　　Variable (United States of America)

　　Weekly Scheduled Hours

　　40

　　Hours of Work

　　40

　　Days Worked

　　Sunday to Monday

　　Weekend Frequency

　　Every other weekend

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　　Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

　　Corewell Health 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.

　　An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

　　You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

　　People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.