Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday.  This career site is for external applicants only.Love Where You Work!Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.LocationBMH Bronson Methodist HospitalTitleAPP Medical Oncology / Hematology PA-C or NP - Kalamazoo, MIBronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking an experienced oncology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its high-performing cancer team at the Bronson Cancer Center – Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI.Position Highlights:• Will practice in Kalamazoo five days per week at Bronson’s brand new facility that opened in January 2021 and Bronson Methodist Hospital • Will join a practice consisting of 7 medical oncology & hematology physicians, 6 advanced practice providers, and multiple other clinical staff providing nurse navigation, survivorship, social work, nutritional support, and palliative care • This is a hospital-employed inpatient and outpatient position working M-F, 8 am to 5 pm • APP will see patients in the outpatient setting and participate in inpatient work on a rotational basis with other APP to include rounding and admissions • No call required currently • Ideal Candidate will have Medical Oncology and Hematology experience • Potential opportunity for an APP leadership role Qualifications:• Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program • Current unrestricted or pending Licensure in the state of Michigan • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Commitment to providing compassionate and quality patient-centered care Bronson Methodist Hospital offers:• A supportive and collaborative work environment • Competitive compensation with Annual Quality Incentives • Comprehensive benefits package • Relocation Assistance, CME Stipend and Sign On Bonus About Kalamazoo, Michigan: Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Kalamazoo is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a diverse community. Known for its charming downtown, Kalamazoo offers a unique blend of art, music, and theater, making it an ideal place to live and work. The city is home to various festivals, museums, and parks, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and leisure. Beyond its cultural attractions, Kalamazoo boasts excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community. Whether you enjoy exploring local breweries, attending live performances, or spending time outdoors, Kalamazoo has something for everyone.Bronson’s Culture Statement:At Bronson, we believe all people should have full and equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives and are committed to achieving that access across our health system. We are building a culture of belonging in an environment free of prejudice, negative bias, and stereotypes for those we employ and for the communities we serve. We are striving to employ the best teams in the communities we serve to enhance the quality of care we provide and the interactions we have with our patients, families, colleagues, and communities. We have a strategic focus on living our values by showing respect, building trust, uncovering, and addressing avoidable and unjust conditions that negatively impact individual health and wellbeing. We dedicate ourselves to seeing and advocating for all, removing barriers to care, and reducing disparities to conscientiously fulfill our mission that all have full and equal access to the opportunities to live healthy lives: Together, we advance the health of our communities.For more information on Bronson visit bronsonhealth.com.Interested Candidates please email CV to Hilary Wade at wadeh@bronsonhg.orgPerforms comprehensive and problem focused histories and physical examinations, interprets laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets and correlates subjective and objective patient data, formulating a diagnosis. Under the direction of the physician, reviews patient findings and develops a treatment plan within the scope of practice. Performs above activities in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program Licensure as Physician Assistant and state DEA license to prescribe medications Current prescriptive authority and collaborative agreement with oversight physician(s) should also be in place Must maintain all requirements for medical staff privileges • Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation programs, and other software relevant to the job • Regularly communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing (Utilizing SBAR technique) • Communicates with internal customers such as, physicians, multi-disciplinary team, finance, management and external customers such as, patients, third party payers, community agencies on a daily basis and often simultaneously Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. The job produces some physical demands. Typical of jobs that include regular walking, standing, stooping, bending, sitting, and some lifting of light weight objects. • Concurrent Clinical Management • Coordinates care with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate implementation of patients’ progress towards outcomes, which includes discharge or transfer of care. Acts as a clinical resource for the multi-disciplinary team. This is accomplished by: o Assertive coordination among the multi-disciplinary team o Identifying common patient complications and utilizes appropriate preventative measures. o Assisting in the development and integration of quality measures/evidence into clinical practice.Utilization Review: • Performs an initial comprehensive assessment of the patient to determine if the patient requires a higher intensity of service and requires transfer to a hospital setting. This is accomplished by: o Applying knowledge of regulatory and third party payor criteria. o Utilization Management o Facilitating timely discharges/transfers to the appropriate level of care.Clinical Management • Evaluate and appropriately manage patients. • Evaluate lab, EKG, imaging studies • Complete appropriate documentation necessary to support: • Billing • Medical care • Orders • Progress Notes • Be available for any nursing questions or to evaluated status changes for patientsShiftVariableTime TypeFull timeScheduled Weekly Hours40Cost Center8827 Hematology and Medical Oncology (BMH)Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal DisclaimerBronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!