Job Description
Join The Munson Healthcare Orthopedic Institute Team!
Full-time | Monday – Friday | Some Call Expected
The Munson Orthopedic Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) that will deliver high quality care in both the ambulatory and OR setting. In this position, you will work with fellowship trained Munson Orthopedic surgeons to care for patients in the ambulatory and inpatient setting and first assist with surgeries. You will be part of a robust multi-subspecialty team of surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff. This is a full-time position. There are current needs within the practice for both a near one-to-one specialized elective-based practice role as well as a cross over role between elective practices and orthopedic trauma surgery.
The Benefits of Working at Munson:
- Competitive market-based compensation
- Full benefits, paid holidays, and 6 weeks paid time off in a 12-month period.
- 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:
- Work within a robust multi-subspecialty team of surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff to promote, support and provide management of orthopedic medical care to patients.
- Evaluates and reviews the plan of care at regularly scheduled office visits utilizing sound clinical judgment based on assessment of physical, psychological, emotional, societal and environmental needs of the clients.
- Manages patient care in the ambulatory and inpatient settings, including new patient visits in the ambulatory setting and inpatient consultations, performing comprehensive history and physical examinations, ordering appropriate lab and radiographic studies, interpreting lab and x-ray results, performing in-office procedures, managing orthopedic medications, making treatment decisions, and determining appropriate follow up.
- First assists the orthopedic surgeon in the operating room.
- Completes appropriate documentation of all evaluations, care, and services rendered in the electronic medical record in order to accurately reflect services in the patient record and to ensure appropriateness of billing.
- Communicates with referring or primary care physicians, advanced practice providers, inpatient consulting providers regarding patient care and treatment.
- Observes the Munson Healthcare Advance Practice Provider prescriptive authority guidelines.
- Maintains knowledge of current medical trends and ongoing professional development in pertinent medical fields.
- Meets department productivity requirements. Recognizes and understands the need for full daily schedules. Independently monitors own daily appointment schedule and works in conjunction with other staff members to fill open appointment times.
- Call responsibilities are variable and depend upon the role within the group. Group call functions as an after-hours and weekend call line for established patients. This does not require activation to go into the hospital- it can be managed remotely. This call is shared amongst the elective surgeons and APPs This is paid call. For APPs that work in the trauma APP pool, they take layered call for the trauma surgeon and first assist call at night and on weekends. This is paid call.
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- 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.
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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.
Qualifications
Education / Training:
- Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies
Work Experience:
- Orthopedic experience is preferred
Certification, Licensure, Registration:
- State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
Additional Information
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.
