Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Munson Healthcare
Summary
Munson Healthcare's Cadillac Urology group is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high quality care to all urology clinic patients. The Urology Advanced Practice Provider will work with Munson Urology physicians to care for patients, improve office efficiency, consultation, follow up availability, and inpatient care.
Job description
Position Overview
Munson Healthcare's Cadillac Urology group is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high quality care to all urology clinic patients. The Urology Advanced Practice Provider will work with Munson Urology physicians to care for patients, improve office efficiency, consultation, follow up availability, and inpatient care.
Position Duties Include
- 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.
- EHR Oracle Health
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Master's in Physician Assistant studies
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
- Urology experience preferred but not required
Benefits
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Full benefits
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- CME Allowance
- Professional Liability
- Sign On Bonus
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Wellness plans
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discounts
Company overview
Munson Healthcare is a comprehensive regional healthcare system serving northern Michigan and the surrounding areas. As a leading healthcare provider in the region, Munson Healthcare operates multiple hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient facilities across a 25-county service area. The system is anchored by Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, which serves as the region's tertiary referral center and Level II Trauma Center. Munson Healthcare provides a full spectrum of medical services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical services, cancer care, heart and vascular services, women's health, and behavioral health services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while also focusing on community health initiatives and preventive care programs. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and innovation, Munson Healthcare collaborates with academic medical centers and participates in clinical research to bring advanced medical treatments to the communities it serves. The healthcare system plays a vital role in the regional economy and public health infrastructure of northern Michigan.