PA/NP - Medical Bariatrics - Grand Rapids, MI

Beaumont Health

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Job Summary
  • Medical weight loss and pre-op evaluations / clearance
  • Assist Bariatrician with back on track patients and optimizing patients who need to lose weight prior to surgery
  • High volume clinic with patients with various behavioral health needs
  • Grand Rapids based with travel to Grand Haven, Zeeland
  • Outpatient role, no call, no weekends
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 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.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.
QualificationsEducation - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational programLicenses -Physician Asst (PHYS ASST)*Basic Life Support (BLS)Basic Life Support (BLS) Note used for BLS,CPR & BCLS) Specific to SHMG 90 DaysAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) As appropriate for patient populationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Specific to SHMG: PALS is required by specialty or stress test is performed 120 DaysAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specific to SHMG ACLS if required by specialty or stress test performed 120 DaysEducation - Nurse Practitioners who obtained their education and certification after 2000 must show evidence of completion of a master’s, post-master’s or doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting CommissionExperience - 3 years of experience typically gained through skills/knowledge/abilities in current, relevant clinical experience Previous experience functioning in a collaborative roleLicenses -Registered Nurse (RN)* AllNurse Practitioner – Licensed (NP)* AllBasic Life Support (BLS) Note used for BLS,CPR & BCLS) AllBasic Life Support (BLS) Specific to SHMG 90 DaysAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Specific to SHMG ACLS if required by specialty or stress test performed 120 DaysCompletes credentialing and privileging process upon hire and undergoes reprivileging every 24 months or as determined by policy.Physical Demands
  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor)
5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs * Waist to Waist5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs * Waist to Chest (below shoulder)5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs * Waist to Overhead5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs * Bilateral Carry5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs * Unilateral Carry5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs * Pushing Force5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs * Pulling Force5 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 Pinch2 lbs: Occasionally * Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
  • Visual Acuity ¹
[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: SeldomPrimary Location SITE - Hughes Professional Center - 4100 Lake Drive - Grand RapidsDepartment Name Bariatric Clinic - Grand RapidsEmployment Type Full timeShift Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours 40Hours of Work 40Days Worked M-FWeekend Frequency N/ACURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.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.

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