Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Livonia Health Center Family Medicine

Advanced Practice Professional

Livonia Health Center is an Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing primary health care services for patients across the lifespan. We are actively seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented Advanced Practice Professional to manage adult and pediatric patients in our primary care Family Medicine clinic.

To be considered for this position, a cover letter is required and should be attached as the first page with your resume.

Under physician supervision, to provide health care to patients and families with acute, preventative and chronic medical concerns at Livonia Health Center in the Family Medicine clinic.

• Provide direct patient care, both in person and virtually, as well as coordinating care for adult and pediatric patients in the primary care setting with minimal supervision.
• Practice full spectrum of primary care including acute, chronic and preventative care.
• Serve as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) to a panel of patients as needed by the Department.
• Perform detailed history and physical examinations and develop appropriate management plans.
• Develop problem-based care plans, prepare orders, and prescribe medications.
• Order and interpret diagnostic labs, radiologic studies, ancillary testing.
• Perform various diagnostic and therapeutic and minor surgical procedures.
• Provide care related to primary care related mental health concerns and, when appropriate, refer to other health professionals.
• Assist in the appropriate referral of patients to both internal and external resources, including emergency and specialty care.
• Advise and educate patients concerning diet, hygiene, disease prevention, risk factor reduction and other dimensions of wellness.
• Provide timely and effective communication of patient needs to internal and external care providers.
• Collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care. Consult with specialists, health care team members, and patients/families to ensure the delivery of high-quality efficient health care services.
• Effectively communicate clinical information and follow up plans to patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in compliance with UMHS policies and procedures.
• Respond in a timely manner to nursing concerns/requests.
• Attend staff, care coordination and team meetings.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Utilize new improvements and/or technologies that relate to job assignments.
• Function as a preceptor for medical students.
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities including conferences to maintain role competency, increase professional knowledge, and stay current in the care a broad patient population.
• Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by Michigan Medicine
• Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code

Required Qualifications (NP):

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as a Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS certification
• Minimum of (3) three years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) as a Nurse Practitioner in ambulatory primary care with extensive knowledge and application of evidence-based medicine.

Required Qualifications (PA):

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS certification
• Minimum of three years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) as a Physician Assistant in ambulatory primary care with extensive knowledge and application of evidence-based medicine.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process. RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.