Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital·Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Advanced Practice Practitioner will perform acute care consultations and evaluate patients to determine the most appropriate post-acute rehabilitation settings. They will collaborate with physiatrists and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and facilitate transitions from acute care to rehabilitation.
Summary of Essential Responsibilities The APP will work closely with a physiatrist (a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation) to: Perform acute care consultations for hospitalized patients.
Evaluate patients to determine the most appropriate level of post-acute care, such as: Inpatient rehabilitation, Skilled nursing facility, Home with therapy services, other rehabilitation settings Assist the acute care rehabilitation specialist with inpatient rehabilitation consultations.
Collaborate with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital physiatrists and the multidisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care.
Work primarily at Mary Free Bed Hospital while providing consultation services for patients admitted to Corewell Health's acute care hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Schedule Full-time Monday through Friday Weekend rotation of approximately 7-8 weekends per year What this role requires This position is well suited for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with experience in: Hospital medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Neurology Trauma or orthopedic services The work is generally consultative rather than procedural, with a focus on: Comprehensive patient assessments Functional evaluations Discharge planning Determining rehabilitation candidacy Coordinating care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and nursing staff This is a collaborative inpatient role centered on helping hospitalized patients transition to the rehabilitation setting that best matches their medical and functional needs.
Customer Service Responsibilities Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members.
This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions.
Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications Certified and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) by the State of Michigan.
Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
3-5 years of experience with neurologically impaired patients Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred Job Qualifications Previous experience as a NP or PA. Previous experience functioning in a collaborative role Excellent problem solving and initiative Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Previous experience in quality improvement and research Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification Levels: None (No specific requirements) Occasionally (Less than 1/3) Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3) Remain in a stationary position: Occasionally Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally Use keyboard: Occasionally Operate or use department specific equipment: Occasionally Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Occasionally Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Majority Transport, position, and/or exert force: Up to 10 pounds: Frequently Up to 25 pounds: Frequently Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally Up to 75 pounds: Occasionally More than 100 pounds: Occasionally Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____ Other: _____ Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.
Candidates must be certified and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan with a Master's degree. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience working with neurologically impaired patients and possess current Basic Life Support certification.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Michigan are often competitive because employers look for licensed Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants who can step into primary care settings with minimal onboarding. This posting requires a valid Michigan Medical License, Controlled Substance License, and Federal DEA License, and prior primary care experience is preferred. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm credential status and prepare examples of primary care experience before applying.
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