Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner; B), Hospitalist Team - Taylor, Trenton, Wayne

Overview

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health. Due to growing volumes and expansion, the departments of Internal Medicine at Corewell Health Taylor, Trenton, and Wayne Hospitals have several full‑time opportunities. This role is a team‑based role as a hospitalist APP, working with the hospitalist physicians at our Trenton, Taylor and Wayne campuses.

The duties include admissions, daily rounding, discharges, addressing nursing and family concerns, family education, precepting students, and maintaining high‑quality care for patients. This position has variable shifts and needs at all 3 locations.

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identity theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

• Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow‑up.
• Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow‑up studies, therapeutic measures, and post‑discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
• Dictates follow‑up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risk assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self‑breast exam).
• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
• Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
• Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
• Provides on‑call coverage.
• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
• Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Master's in Physician Assistant studies

• 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an inpatient setting, preferred.

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Site
- Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St
- Trenton

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40
Hours of Work:
Shifts Vary
Days Worked:
Days Vary
Weekend Frequency:
Variable weekends

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…