Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Walk-in Clinic - Dowagiac, MI

Advanced Practice Provider

Corewell Health South is seeking an experienced APP who is interested in a Full-Time opportunity at our newest Walk-In Clinic in Dowagiac, MI. Will consider Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Our Advanced Practice Providers work 3 - 12-hour shifts per week. The Dowagiac location will be open Monday through Friday, 8am 8pm. Providers typically see 30 - 40 acute visits per 12-hour shift. If you are looking for a fast paced environment and a 3 day work week, this may be the opportunity for you.

No call required. Fluency dictation, Abridge, an Ambient AI assisted program which captures patient visits in real time and then assists with creating notes and after visit summaries, Epic EHR.

In collaboration with or under the supervision of the Medical Director, Supervising Physician and Practice Manager, provides primary and/or urgent health care services and consultation for patients and families, focusing on wellness and health promotion. Serve as a leader, educator, and researcher for patients, their families, and the community.

Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive care within the regulatory guidelines set by the State of Michigan, Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Code of Federal Regulations, Joint Commission (JC), Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and/or other regulatory agency including performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing and administering medical treatment and medications.
• Perform screenings, examinations, and/or assessments as needed to reflect the nature of the patient visit. Perform, order, and interpret appropriate laboratory tests.
• Assess information in order to prescribe treatment or refer to appropriate resources.
• Consult and instruct patients in order to provide support, facilitate recovery and foster patient self-care at home.
• Arrange for or refer patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred.
• Perform other duties as needed and appropriate to the scope of practice.
• Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization's published values.
• Participate in the clinic quality improvement activity.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree MSN-Nurse Practitioner. Required
• Preferred Doctorate
• 1 year of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience as nurse practitioner Preferred
• LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required, or
• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies Required
• 1 year of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience as physician assistant Preferred
• LIC_Physician Assistant (PA) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire Required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire Preferred
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire Preferred

Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital is a 49-bed community hospital that serves the northern Berrien and western Van Buren counties with primary and specialty care. The hospital offers emergency care, urgent care, and acute inpatient services including our CARF-accredited Acute Rehab Team.

Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world.

Watervliet, Michigan, is a charming city that offers a blend of small-town hospitality and community pride. The city's location in southwestern Michigan offers easy access to larger metropolitan areas, while still retaining its tranquil, rural charm. Additionally, the area's proximity to natural attractions like Lake Michigan and various local parks provides ample recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.

Southwest Michigan is home to Whirlpool Corporation's Global Headquarters and Andrews University one of the most diverse college campuses in the United States . One of the most affordable places to live in Michigan, we offer a peaceful, relaxed quality of life, with excellent public and private schools and a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities only 90 minutes from downtown Chicago.