Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) – PA/NP

Job Description

About the Company: University of Michigan Health-West (formerly Metro Health)

University of Michigan Health-West (UMHW) is an integrated healthcare system serving over 250,000 patients annually from West Michigan and beyond. The system includes a 208-bed hospital which is also a Level II Trauma Center, providing a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. UMHW also operates a growing number of neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan, a community clinic for the underserved, and student health clinics on the campuses of Grand Valley State University and Aquinas College.

With more than 500 physicians on staff, UMHW offers a growing number of specialty health services, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular care, neurology, pulmonology, neurosciences, women’s health, orthopedics, and more. Many of these physicians are members of the Metro Health Medical Group or University of Michigan Health Partners group. UMHW is recognized as a regional referral center for patients and other health systems.

The organization is committed to medical education, offering seven different residency programs and one fellowship program to over 80 learners. UMHW has been ranked as one of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in West Michigan and the nation. The institution emphasizes an innovative culture of inclusion and diversity, along with a progressive work-life integration focus.

Mission, Vision, Values, and Customer Promise:
• Mission: Relentlessly advancing health to serve Michigan and the world.
• Vision: Innovations change care. Care changes lives.
• Values: Caring, innovation, inclusion, integrity, teamwork.
• Customer Promise: “I will bring compassion and excellence to everything that I do.”

Community Features (Grand Rapids, MI):
Grand Rapids, Michigan, is highlighted as a desirable location for its community features:
• University Affiliated Hospital: Directly connected to the University of Michigan system.
• Location: Beautiful West Michigan, approximately 35 minutes from Lake Michigan, and 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (the second largest airport in Michigan).
• Affordability: Ranked #11 Most affordable place to live in the United States by US News and World Report.
• Safety: Named Safest City in Michigan by Wallet Hub.
• Family-Friendly: Ranked #1 Best places to raise a family in the United States by Rocket Homes.
• Quality of Life: Ranked #18 Best places to live in the US for quality of life by US News and World Report.
• Economy: Michigan’s second largest city with a population of 1.4 million, experiencing regional growth outpacing national averages. Ranked #3 Best Business Climate by Business Facilities.
• Culture & Recreation: Known as “Beer City, USA,” a Top 20 U.S. Foodie City, and within 25 miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline with numerous beach towns.
• Diversity: Increased diversity, with more than half of the past decade’s population growth attributed to diverse groups. The ideal candidate for this role would have experience working with culturally diverse patients and be fluent in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Nepali, or Bosnian.
• Major Companies: Headquarters to national and multi-national companies including Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, Alticor (Amway), Wolverine Worldwide, Meijer, and Zondervan.
• Education: Supportive and diverse community with highly ranked public and private schools.

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Job Description: Hospitalist (Internal Medicine) – PA/NP

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a full-time, board-eligible/board-certified Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join their Internal Medicine Hospitalist team in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization is looking for high-caliber, quality-focused, and innovative providers to expand and provide care to local communities within an employed team model.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Perform the full spectrum of inpatient care for patients, from admission to discharge.
• Responsible for evaluating patients, diagnosing, and treating health conditions, with an added emphasis on disease prevention and health management.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive experience for all patients, families, and staff.

Job Specifics and Work Environment:
• This is a primary night shift opportunity.
• Work involves 12-hour shifts.
• No call requirement.
• No ICU patients – the role focuses exclusively on non-ICU inpatient care.
• The position operates in an academic hybrid setting within a regional referral center.
• The hospital has 208 inpatient beds and provides 24/7 coverage.
• The role involves partnering with a team of specialists and having access to expansive medical and surgical specialty services employed through UMHW, including Cardiothoracic, Thoracic, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Neurovascular, Hematology/Oncology.
• The facility also features a comprehensive stroke program.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Health system employed model.
• Offers a highly market competitive compensation plan.
• Includes a full benefit package.
• Malpractice coverage is provided.
• Provides CME (Continuing Medical Education) / Annual Time Off.