Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care Grand Rapids

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate urgent care & primary care patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

    Responsibilities

    Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible

    Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine

    Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise

    Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions

    Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events

    Attend to emergencies

    Provide help during surgeries

    Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)

    Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)

    Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients

    Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards

    Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations

    Skills

    Proven work experience as a physician assistant. Prior Urgent Care/ER/Family Medicine experience as a PA is highly desired, at least 3 years.

    Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery

    Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how

    Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task

    Caring and compassionate

    Team player with good communication skills

    BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Disability insurance

    Employee discount

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off

    Referral program

    Retirement plan

    Vision insurance

    Medical Specialty:

    Primary Care

    Urgent Care

    Schedule:

    12 hour shift

    Holidays

    Monday to Friday

    Weekends as needed