Provide comprehensive care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions of the forearm, elbow, and hand. Responsibilities include diagnosing injuries, performing procedures like joint injections, and collaborating with primary care providers for continuity of care.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree and valid state licensure as either a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Must hold certifications including BLS, and for NPs, 3 years of relevant clinical experience is required.
Position Overview This role provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
The provider will assess, diagnose, and treat injuries and pathologies involving the forearm, elbow, and hand.
Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, including X-rays and advanced imaging studies Perform procedures such as joint injections and electrodiagnostic studies Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation, including records, reports, and correspondence Coordinate patient referrals to specialty providers as needed Collaborate closely with primary care providers to ensure clear communication of treatment plans and continuity of care Practice Details Provide clinic coverage for new, established, and post-operative patients Opportunity to support Orthopedic Urgent Care coverage as needed Typical hours are approximately 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with daily schedule varying based on assignment Qualifications Physician Assistant Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program LIC-Physician Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Nurse Practioner Required Master's Degree Nurse Practitioners who obtained their education and certification after 2000 must show evidence of completion of a master’s, post-master’s or doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program that is accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission 3 years of relevant experience current, relevant clinical experience Required Previous experience functioning in a collaborative role Required Experience as a Nurse Practictioner Preferred LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required LIC-Nurse Practitioner (NP) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens, Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, has a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care.
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Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital.
We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.
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People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.
Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.
Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.
