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Join our team and help improve lives! Full-time GENERAL SUMMARY We’re seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our amazing team at Manistee Primary Care! The NP or PA that joins this practice will be joining 2 physicians and 2 APPs. The clinic offers 1:1 MA’s and in-office lab draws. As a family medicine provider, this position will have its own panel of patients that spans from pediatrics to geriatrics, the ability to see same-day patients, and manage prescriptions. Join a not-for-profit healthcare system and find the right balance between a rewarding career and living in a region that offers a rich blend of adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking natural attractions. ABOUT THE MUNSON PHYSICIAN NETWORKPhysicians & Advance Practice Providers Employed by or under a Professional Services Agreement with a Munson Healthcare entity.NOTE: Does not include independent members of the medical staff550+ Physicians and Advance Practice Providers>65 Practice SitesPrimary and Specialty CareInpatient and Ambulatory Care $120M Net Revenue AnnuallyArea of Continued Strategic Growth for MHC BENEFITSMunson Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.Competitive compensation and full benefits 401(k) matchingContinuing education creditsHealth and dental insuranceMalpractice insuranceGenerous paid time off, holidays and flexible schedulingOur employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and servicesExceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plansStudent loan repayment eligibleRelocation assistanceSavings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insuranceESSENTIAL DUTIESSupports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare. Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare. Promotes personal and patient safety. Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times. Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital and its partners work together to provide superior quality care and promote community health. Acknowledges safety is a self-responsibility. Knows physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines. Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plans actions to promote safety. Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure. As a health care provider, the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works in conjunction with their physicians in providing a full spectrum of primary care services to their assigned patients. The primary responsibility of the nurse practitioner or physician assistant is to promote and maintain health in all patients; and to prevent disease and illness exacerbation. Assists in policy and procedure development for Manistee Primary Care operations and clinical interventions. Maintains visibility within the community as a primary health care provider. Serves as a role model to clinic staff, faculty, and the community at large. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.STANDARD QUALIFICATIONSEducation / Training: Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required BCLS Certified OTHER QUALIFICATIONSCandidate must apply for and be granted applicable clinical privileges through MHC’s credentialing processes before rendering services Good judgment and problem solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communications skills.Ability to make quality, independent medical decisions.Time management and organizational skills.ABOUT MUNSON HEALTHCAREMunson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system. Based in northern Michigan, our team of medical experts, award-winning hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties. Munson Healthcare is comprised of regional referral center Munson Medical Center (Traverse City) and 7 community hospitals: Cadillac Hospital (Cadillac), Charlevoix Hospital (Charlevoix), Grayling Hospital (Grayling), Kalkaska Memorial Health Center (Kalkaska), Manistee Hospital (Manistee), Otsego Memorial Hospital (Gaylord), and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital (Frankfort). Across the system there are 694 licensed acute care beds and 212 licensed long-term care beds. Most of the region’s 540,000 residents can receive comprehensive quality care in or near their local community with access to sophisticated diagnostic technology such as 3D tomography, advanced cancer and heart treatments, and the latest robotic technology, stereotactic radiosurgery, and non-invasive surgical procedures.As a non-profit healthcare system, Munson Healthcare provides more than $60 million annually in: Community Education Free, discounted and unreimbursed healthcare services Healthcare programs COMMUNITY Situated along the Lake Michigan shoreline and located just west of the Huron- Manistee National Forest, Manistee offers an array of outdoor activities and sightseeing that suits both laidback and adventure-seeking lifestyles. Enjoy all the amenities of living in scenic northern Michigan with an affordable cost of living along with both public and private schools. Manistee hosts distinctive festivals and community parades – including the annual Victorian Sleighbell Festival, which pays homage to Manistee’s Victorian days. Nearby forests, orchards, farms, and 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, offer many 4 season adventures. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer