Job Description

Ready to make a difference? Position Duties/Highlights Include:

• Responsible for the medical management and coordination of care for Trauma Acute Care Surgery patients under the supervision of the attending general surgeon.
• Assists in trauma resuscitations and performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tasks throughout the patient’s hospital stay.
• Available in the ER resuscitation area within 15 minutes for Level 1 Trauma and 30 minutes for Level 2 Trauma Team activations.
• Conducts history and physical exams, admission notes, and daily progress notes.
• Attends at least 50% of Trauma Performance Improvement Committee meetings.
• Provides night call coverage and participates in trauma and critical care patient management.
• Assists with the Surgical Critical Care service under intensivist supervision for critically ill patients, including neurocritical and stroke patients.
• Works collaboratively with the attending Emergency Physician during trauma resuscitations until the attending General Surgeon takes lead.

The Benefits of Working at Munson:

• 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

EHR

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Find more than your next job. Find your community.

• We’re 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. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (American’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development.
• After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment.
• As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.

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.

Why Choose Munson Healthcare:

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes
• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!

About Traverse City, Michigan

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:

• Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.

• Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.

• Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families.

• Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs.

Traverse City, Michigan

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.

Qualifications

Standard Qualifications:

1. Education / Training: 1. Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

2. Work Experience : 1. General Surgery experience is preferred but not required 2. Previous experience in primary care, ICU or emergency setting is desirable.

3. Certification, Licensure, Registration : 1. State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required 2. Current ACLS, PALS, ENPC, or APLS, BLS and ATLS. In addition to the current certifications to be maintained the Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS), Virtual Critical Care Rounds II (VCCR): Adult by the Society of Critical Care Medicine, Advanced Practice Provider Orientation Course, and Emergency Neurological Life Support Certification by Neuro Critical Care Society will also be required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.