Orthopedic Surgery - Charlotte, MI - NP/PA

Job Opportunity

Job ID: 55733

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: To

Description

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

To provide professional and technical services for the treatment and care of Orthopedic patients.

Essential Duties

• Facilitate patient admission to appropriate hospital bed / floor / service.
• Perform and dictate History & Physicals, Consultations, Discharge Summaries and SOAP notes on any/all patient floors for Orthopedic Surgery Patients.
• Assists and collaborates with development of plan of care based on patient assessment in collaboration with the Orthopedic Surgeons.
• Assists with the oversight of the Residents and participates in their education
• Orders, monitors, and Reviews x-rays, lab values and other diagnostic reports. Communicates critical lab results to the physicians.
• Performs daily rounds and charts documentation on any/all patients.
• In addition to the above, may also:
• First assisting surgeon in operating room as needed.
• Monitor and adjusts medications and dosages.
• Provides patient/family education from admission to discharge re: diet, medications, exercise, risk factors, follow-up visits, etc.
• Communicates daily with the Orthopedic Physicians during rounds and when a patient emergent / or change in patient medical status.
• Facilitates discharge of patients in a timely manner with the oversight of the physician
• Serves as role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service, behavioral standards of performance, by respecting the privacy and confidentiality of those we serve.
• Demonstrated knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPPA security procedures and protocols as defined under the HIPPA privacy and security procedures.
• Follows established HIPPA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
• Maintain and protect members rights under the HIPPA privacy standards
• Assists in the Office to access patient physicals, pre-op, and post-op.
• Assists with the oversight of scheduling of patients for surgery

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Michigan PA license
• Maintain CME activity as required by the State and National licensing board
• Maintain certifications for First Assist as necessary

Work Experience

• Minimum of one-year hospital or practice experience; orthopedic experience
• EMR experience (prefer EPIC) preferred

Education

• Graduate of accredited PA Program

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Basic computer skills

Orthopedic Surgery - Charlotte, MI - NP/PA

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton, a leading healthcare provider in Mid-Michigan, is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Surgery NP/PA to join our growing and dynamic team. Located in Charlotte, MI , our organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care within a diverse and family-friendly community. As part of our continued expansion, we are committed to improving access to high-quality medical services throughout the region. At UMH-Sparrow, we uphold a strong mission, vision, and values focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and community impact. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative environment where innovation and quality care are at the forefront.

Opportunity Details

• Full-time, day shifts, No Call
• 85% seeing patients in clinic the clinic and 15% rounding/consults inpatient
• Health system employed medical group model, offering a competitive salary with performance incentives
• Full benefit package
• Generous CME/Paid time off
• Malpractice coverage
• EPIC EMR

Mission, Vision, Values

• Mission : To advance health to serve Michigan and the world
• Vision : Our innovation changes our care. Our care changes our lives.
• Values : Our values reflect our heritage and the legacy of all we accomplished in the past and will build in the future. Caring, Innovation, inclusion, integrity, teamwork

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is a not-for-profit, community-governed healthcare organization serving the Mid-Michigan region. Formed through the April 2023 merger of Sparrow Health System and Michigan Medicine, it is now one of the region’s leading integrated health systems. Based in Lansing, the organization includes multiple hospitals and more than 150 care sites. It is home to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center and the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center. As the largest private employer in Mid-Michigan, it operates its major campus in Lansing, along with affiliate hospitals in St. Johns, Carson City, Ionia, and Charlotte, and numerous satellite care centers. Its network also features the Health Sciences Pavilion and the Michigan Athletic Club. University of Michigan Health–Sparrow is a regional leader in specialized care, with recognized strengths in Cardiology, Oncology, Trauma services, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Neonatal intensive care, and Neurological care. Its main hospital has approximately 733 beds, delivers around 4,000 babies annually, and supports about 90,000 urgent and walk-in care visits each year. The system employs roughly 9,000 team members and includes more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers. Through a longstanding partnership with Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the organization plays a major role in medical education, offering 38 residency and fellowship programs. Its integration with Michigan Medicine has expanded access to advanced clinical trials, specialized services, and innovative technologies, enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality care close to home. As the 8th largest health system in Michigan, University of Michigan Health–Sparrow continues to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to communities across Mid-Michigan.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Melissa Lucero, Senior Recruiter

Melissa.Lucero@uofmhealth.org

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

In support of a diverse workforce, University of Michigan Health encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Family

Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers

Requirements

Shift

Days

Degree Type / Education Level

Master's

Status

Full-time

Facility

Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Experience Level

New Grad