THE JOB

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patients’ health and their demands, with aim to fulfill them as well as possible.
• Acquire and review patient histories.
• Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatment, procedures, or other medical events.
• Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures.
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients.
• Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members of various specialties.

MUST HAVE

• 2 years experience in emergency medicine.
  • If you do not have EM experience, please consider our post-grad program listed on our careers page. 
• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or Nurse Practitioner program with an emergency medicine certification. 
  • NP applicants must have FNP w/ emergency medicine graduate certificate and/or compelling EM experience or PNP w/ compelling ED experience. 
  • We are unable to accept applicants with either the AGACNP or PNP-AC certification only due to the inability to complete patient encounters of all ages (newborn to elderly). If both are obtained, this is acceptable. 
  Current licensure and/or registration with the State of Michigan.
• DEA licensure and ACLS certification.
• Must be able to reliably commute/relocate to Big Rapids, MI and Grand Rapids, MI.

PREFER

• Initiative, confidence, and great communication skills.
• Desire to consistently learn and educate others.
• Strong desire to innovate and improve medical care. 
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving outlook with ability to multi-task.

ABOUT US

Emergency Care Specialists (ECS) is a privately held, physician owned organization that provides healthcare services and solutions within the Western Michigan area and beyond. ECS is an equal opportunity employer.Enjoy that every day on the job is different, and have the ability to stretch your knowledge and expertise to new situations in the emergency department. APPs will be working as part of a team with nationally recognized physicians. Grow as a professional with the many opportunities ECS provides for CME, professional development, and more!

BENEFITS

• 401(k) generous matching
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Supplemental bonuses