Advanced Practice Provider NP/PA - Geriatric Medicine

Full Time APP - Geriatrics

In collaboration with a physician, APPs provide for the expansion of individualized primary healthcare services by diagnosing and treating certain acute or chronic health conditions.

• Obtain patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.

Job Duties:

• APP works mostly independently but under the direction of a supervising physician.
• Call will be 1:6 but currently is 1:4 (week on at a time).
• Will provide services at Ascension Living Flint, MI clinic, and could include rounding on inpatients from time to time but not very often.
• Typically see 4-6 patients in a clinic setting (2-3 routine assessments, plus 2 urgent visits daily).
• Geriatric experience is a plus, requires candidates with at least 3+ years of primary care clinic experience.
• Seeking candidates with a strong initiative, great critical thinking skills, emotional maturity and ability to work within a team setting.
• Willingness to learn new medical knowledge and skills when needed.
• Experience in a geriatric setting, palliative care or hospice setting would be a great asset to our team.

About PACE:

• The Program for All Inclusive Care (PACE) is an alternative to nursing home care and through an interdisciplinary care team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and aides coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.
• Aged 55 years old or older.
• Live in a PACE provider's service area.
• Certified by the state as meeting the need for the nursing home level of care.
• Able to live safely in the community with the help of PACE services at the time you enroll.
• While there are no financial eligibility requirements, PACE programs are covered by Medicare and Medicaid for eligible individuals.
• PACE services are also available on a private pay basis.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Nurse Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.