Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

JOIN MUNSON HEALTHCARE’S GERIATRIC’S TEAM!

Munson Healthcare has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Geriatric’s team in desirable Traverse City, Michigan. The ideal candidate is attracted to a busy practice, works well independently and is a team player. The schedule is full time, Monday-Friday, no weekend or call required.

The Benefits of Working at Munson: 

• Competitive market-based compensation
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
• CME Allowance
• Professional Liability
• Sign On Bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting 
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts   

Ready to make a difference? Position Duties Include:

• Provide geriatric medicine consultative services, to include:• Inpatient and SNF consultations, follow-up encounters as appropriate
• Family meetings as required
• Assessment of capacity for medical decision-making/with support from attending physician
• Participation in team huddle during weekdays
• Participation in multidisciplinary rounds
• Collaboration with consulting teams, specialists, case management, nursing, primary care physicians, rehab physicians and hospice
• APP must provide patient care for 36 clinical hours/4 admin hours per week

• Provide community and multidisciplinary education regarding geriatric medicine; including end of life decision making, management of geriatric syndromes and symptom management, emphasizing pain control. 
• Provide education and direction to medical students and residents that may be on service
• Participate in regional/community events in collaboration with public relations department including participation in regional committees that would facilitate the dissemination of education throughout the community
• Provide geriatric medicine education to primary care and inpatient providers and serve as a resource for questions regarding specific care plan
• Participate in Munson Health, system geriatric care related meetings and educational opportunities, collaborate with Munson Health System in regard to operations of the geriatric service line
• Parties agree that any services to be provided shall be provided in a manner which is not discriminatory on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual identity, age, handicap, height, weight, AIDS, HIV, hepatitis or other infectious disease, marital status, sexual orientation or source of payment
• Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, hospital and corporate compliance, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior
• Participate in quality improvement activities as appropriate/assigned and report results on a routine basis to appropriate medical quality improvement programs
• Participate with planning and implementing operational decisions, policies and procedures relative to geriatric medicine
• Cooperate with Munson in marketing geriatric medicine services
• Provide input regarding equipment needed, providers and standards required and other appropriate process ease, and communicate these to appropriate administrative staff
• Actively work with Munson to ensure patient flow and access, monitoring and controlling cost, in utilization of services
• Participate with management, planning and implementing programs to enhance services

Standard Qualifications:

Education / Training

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

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required. 

EHR

• Oracle Health

Find more than your next job. Find your community.  

• We’re northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system and we are deeply rooted in the communities we serve. That means that our patients are often our family, friends and neighbors – and it’s special to be able to care for them. And as one of the top healthcare systems to work for in Michigan by Forbes (America’s Best Employers by State 2022), we’re committed to your ongoing growth and development. 
• After work, you’ll find things to do in every season – beaches, outdoor recreation, unique restaurants, world-class wineries, arts and entertainment.  
• As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides $65 million in health care programs and education, as well as free discounted and unreimbursed services.

Munson Healthcare by the Numbers:

• 8 hospitals
• 694 licensed acute care beds
• 212 licensed long-term care beds
• 7,500 employees
• 1,000 physicians
• 63 specialties
• 540,000 residents
• We cover 14,667 square miles – about the size of Vermont and Delaware combined.
• Munson Healthcare Home Health and Munson Healthcare Hospice serve 29 counties.  

  Why Choose Munson Healthcare: 

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town  
• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system 
• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes  
• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!    

About Traverse City, Michigan   

Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a vibrant, four-season resort community renowned for its stunning natural beauty, cultural attractions, and exceptional quality of life. Highlights include:   

• Outdoor Recreation: Endless opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and golfing in a region surrounded by pristine lakes, forests, and trails.   

• Cultural Hub: Home to the National Cherry Festival, vibrant arts scenes, award-winning wineries, and a burgeoning culinary landscape.   

• Top-Rated Schools: Excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place for families.   
• Accessibility: Convenient regional airport with direct flights to major cities, ensuring easy travel for professional and personal needs.  

Traverse City, Michigan 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Munson Healthcare grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.