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Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Endocrinology
Location: Jackson, MI
Inpatient/Outpatient: 100% inpatient (clinic with occasional inpatient weekend coverage)
Case Load: 90% Adult, 10% Pediatrics
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health Jackson is seeking a dedicated and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Endocrinology to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will desire a contingent schedule, will have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Previous APP experience of at least one-year required. Previous experience in ENDO, primary care, or inpatient hospital preferred.
205 N East Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
Schedule – Contingent Status. Monday – Friday in clinic, with occasional inpatient weekend coverage.
Weekend requirement – Occasional Weekends. Hours are typically 630a-230p
OR Time – NA.
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Specialty/Invasive NP/PA will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The Specialty/Invasive NP/PA will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first line provider to patients and their families. Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. Works in one of the following departments: Cardiovascular Medicine, Emergency Medicine, ICU, Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Surgery, Urgent Care, Urology. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in nursing OR Bachelor's Degree or Completion of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS. Current ACLS/ATLS/PALS provider status as required by department. OR Requires Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current ACLS/BLS as required. Current ATLS/PALS provider status as required.
- NP, PA Michigan Licensure
- Required experience - hospitalist, primary care, orthopedics