Physician Assistant, Family Medicine

We Are Hiring Ascension Medical Group is looking for a Full-Time Physician Assistant to join our elite team! Why Join Our Team About Ascension Providence Hospital Full service Level II Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center We provide a wide range of minimally invasive surgical procedures using robotic assisted technology Specialty care in advanced heart and neuroscience care, comprehensive cancer services, orthopedics and women’s health Robust Medical Education program consisting of 18 accredited residency and fellowship programs Affiliated with Michigan State University College of Medicine About Novi Northwest suburb of Detroit and 16 miles northeast of Ann Arbor Population 61,000 Home to Twelve Oaks Mall, Fountain Walk and Novi Suburban Showplace Welcoming community and voted one of the best places to live in Michigan The City has 4 award winning school districts and a Japanese Community School About Ascension Medical Group When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. What You Will Do Ascension Medical Group is looking for a Board Certified Physician Assistant for our Howell Family Practice in Howell, Michigan. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Medical Group to build an outpatient practice by providing medical services to patients of all ages throughout the life cycle. Position Highlights: Built-in volume of 150-200 outpatient visits weekly. Office procedures are based on provider preference. Strong sub-specialty back-up available on-site. No inpatient rounding responsibilities. Call schedule shared. Designated Patient Centered Medical Home. Candidates who are self-motivated, compassionate and who demonstrate a desire to work in a collaborative manner are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in a primary care setting would be considered a plus. Responsibilities: Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures. Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions. Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources. Performs preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and care. Job Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration Physician Assistant: BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA. Verified by local Credentialing Office. Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office. Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board Physician Assistants Task Force obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office. Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred. Education Physician Assistant: Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program required. Master's degree preferred. Work Experience Physician Assistant: 1-2 years of primary care experience preferred. Visa Eligibility None Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension SE Michigan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. 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