Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

JOIN OUR MUNSON HEALTHCARE PLASTIC SURGERY TEAM!

 

Full-time | Monday - Friday | Call

 

Munson Healthcare Plastic Surgery Clinic has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join their team in desirable Traverse City, Michigan. This position is supported by two physicians and three APPs. The ideal candidate is attracted to a busy practice, works well independently, and is a team player. Practice supports both medical reconstruction and cosmetic patients.

 

Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, with variable daytime hours to align with operating room start and end time. Responsibilities include weekend hospital coverage and participation in evening/weekend call. Outreach to Munson Healthcare Petoskey Community health Center is also expected.

 

The Benefits of Working at Munson: 

 

• Competitive market-based compensation
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and generous paid time off
• 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   

 

Position Duties Include:

 

Ambulatory Setting

 

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments in the ambulatory setting, including history and physical examinations, new surgery consultation, routine office follow up care, and post-operative care.
• Orders diagnostic tests, develops plan of care, and interprets clinical test results.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and other therapeutic treatment for the benefit of patient health.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, as needed, including post-procedure wound care. 

 

 Inpatient

 

• Admit patients to the hospital, perform daily rounds, write orders, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, etc.
• Pre & post op education and teaching with patient and family.
• Prescribe both pharmacologic agents (pre & post-op), and non-pharmacologic therapies (ie: PT, OT, NST, etc.).
• Order/interpret diagnostic imaging and tests/labs.
• Coordinate care provided by multiple specialists including surgeons, hospitalist providers, cardiology, urology, nursing staff, etc.
• Diagnosis and comprehensive patient assessment and management.

 

OR 1st Assist 

 

• First assist surgeons in operating room daily with scheduled and add-on surgical cases.
• Assist OR coordinators with correct case card selection/supply/equipment needs.
• Assist OR circulating RN and surgical tech with appropriate supplies and equipment/flow of surgical cases to enhance efficiency.
• Pre & post-op order placement/management. 

 

EHR

 

• Oracle Health

 

Find more than your next job. Find your community.  

 

• 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 (American’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.  

 

Traverse City, Michigan 

 

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. 

Education / Training: 

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience:

• Plastic Surgery experience preferred but not required

Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required

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.