APP - Surgery - Orthopaedics - Byron Center​/Grand Rapids, MI; PA-C

Position: APP - Surgery - Orthopaedics - Byron Center/ Grand Rapids, MI (PA-C Only)
3. Opportunity Details - APP - Surgery - Orthopaedics - Byron Center/ Grand Rapids, MI (PA-C Only)# APP - Surgery - Orthopaedics - Byron Center/ Grand Rapids, MI (PA-C Only)## Surgery - Orthopaedics - Physician Assistant - Chelsea, MI## About Trinity Health IHA Medical Group## COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
** Grand Rapids, Michigan**, situated on the Grand River in picturesque and Travel Channel-destination, West Michigan, is the second largest city and fastest growing economy in the state, with a metropolitan population of over one million.

Residents enjoy a beautiful, family-oriented, physically active community known for excellent schools, low crime rate, and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities. Located just 25 miles from the renowned shoreline of Lake Michigan, it is an easy commute to Chicago or Northern Michigan, frequently featured in travel magazines.

Noted local institutions include the Frederic Meijer Gardens (home to the world’s largest sculpture park), the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, John Ball Zoo, Van Andel Arena, Fifth-Third Ballpark, the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Ballet, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum. Once known as “Furniture City,” its cadre of microbreweries has earned it the title, “Beer City, USA.”Grand

Rapids is host to a number of national events, including a stop on the LPGA Tour and the annual Art Prize, the largest art competition in the world. We’re also known as one of the world’s most philanthropic communities, due much in part to being the corporate home to Amway, Meijer, and GE Aviation, among many others.

For more information on Grand Rapids, visit## About Trinity Health Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually.

Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.
** Our mission:*
* * We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
* We support this mission by living our core values of
* Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity.
* Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at .
** As a physician-led organization, IHA combines the autonomy and close-knit culture of a private practice with the stability and resources of a prestigious national healthcare system.
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**** Requirements**
* ** Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program**
* ** Active PA-C license in the State of Michigan
*** Current BLS and ACLS certification
* Demonstrated clinical judgment, procedural proficiency, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced orthopedic setting
* Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient education and engagement
** Duties & Responsibilities
*** Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations for orthopedic patients
* Assist surgeons in the operating room and perform minor procedures as delegated
* Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, including imaging studies and labs
* Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care, including wound care and rehabilitation planning
* Provide patient education regarding procedures, treatment options, and recovery plans
* Collaborate with physical therapists, nursing staff, and other members of various…