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NP/PA - Neurosurgery - Corewell Health South, St. Joseph MI

Corewell Health
United States, Michigan, St. Joseph
Jul 07, 2025
Corewell Health South Neurosurgery is seeking a passionate Advanced Practitioner to join our dedicated team in St. Joseph, Michigan (Southwest Michigan). Will consider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This is a full time, hospital-employed opportunity. Responsibilities include: Hospital Rounding, Surgical First Assist & Outpatient Clinic. Team includes two exceptional neurosurgeons and two experienced advanced practitioner. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible. General neurosurgery practice with split of approximately 75% spine and 25% brain. Access to 24/7 hospitalist and intensivist programs at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, which is Level III Trauma. Epic EHR. Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph With a rich history dating back to the 1800s, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan, is a beacon of medical excellence in the region - continually working to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Our state-of-the-art facility, with more than 250 beds, includes the recent addition of our Medical Pavilion - a multi-million-dollar expansion creating more than 260,000 square feet of new space, provides an array of inpatient and ambulatory services. The newly renovated emergency departments include 34 patient beds, 12 observation beds and additional treatment areas for the more than 49,000 patients we see each year. This transformation is part of a long-term vision to invest in the health of the community for generations to come. Corewell Health in southwest Michigan is a teaching hospital, offering residencies in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine. We also host 3rd and 4th year medical students from Western Michigan University Homer Stryker School of Medicine, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Central Michigan University College of Medicine. You will also find a diverse medical staff who care deeply about serving our close-knit community, and many providers who support and participate in medical missions all over the world. A Great Community on a Great Lake! Saint Joseph, Michigan, often referred to as "The Riviera of the Midwest," is a picturesque community nestled on the west coast of Michigan. The city is celebrated for its stunning lakeshore, adorned with remarkable sand dune formations, and its lush countryside, which is recognized as the nation's largest non-citrus fruit-growing region. You will find a small-town atmosphere with a vibrant economy, supported by employers like Whirlpool Corporation, Leco Corporation, and Corewell Health. Saint Joseph is renowned for its quality public school system, comprehensive healthcare system, and natural amenities such as beaches and parks. Additionally, Saint Joseph's proximity to Chicago-just 90 miles away-offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and access to a major metropolitan area. Southwest Michigan is home to Whirlpool Corporation's Global Headquarters and Andrews University - one of the most diverse college campuses in the United States. One of the most affordable places to live in Michigan, we offer a peaceful, relaxed quality of life, with excellent public and private schools and a wide variety of outdoor and cultural activities only 90 minutes from downtown Chicago. Corewell Health People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people-including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities-and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org. Essential Functions Provide comprehensive primary and/or urgent care within the regulatory guidelines set by the State of Michigan, Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Code of Federal Regulations, Joint Commission (JC), Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and/or other regulatory agency including performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing and administering medical treatment and medications; plan and coordinate patient care; periodically reviewing the clinic's patient records with the participating physician if applicable. Perform complete screening and routine examinations as well as assessments, devising plan of care in order to determine a baseline, reflect the nature of the patient visit, diagnose and promote good health. Perform, order, and interpret appropriate laboratory test; notifies patients of results as appropriate. Assess information and/or symptoms of patient by phone or other technology (i.e. MyChart) in order to prescribe treatment or refer to appropriate resources. Consult and instruct patients in order to provide support, facilitate recovery and foster patient self-care at home, promotes health through continued follow-up care. Participate in the clinic quality improvement activity. Arrange for or refer patients to needed services that cannot be provided at the clinic. Assure that adequate patient health records are maintained and transferred as required when patients are referred. Participate in the development, execution and annual review of the written policies governing the services the clinic furnishes as appropriate. Perform other duties as needed and appropriate to the scope of practice. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization's published values. Qualifications Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program 1 year of relevant experience clinical experience as physician assistant Preferred LIC-Physician Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants 180 Days required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Critical Care (CCU), Intensive Care (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Cardiology, Trauma Care, Inpatient Rehab, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesia, Primary Care Dowagiac, Primary Care Hartford, Primary Care Coloma, Primary Care and Walk In Clinic Watervliet, SWMC Niles, ENT Niles and SWMC Stevensville Walk In Clinic. 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Critical Care (CCU), Intensive Care (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), Cardiology, Trauma Care, Inpatient Rehab, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesia, Primary Care Dowagiac, Primary Care Hartford, Primary Care Coloma, Primary Care and Walk In Clinic Watervliet, SWMC Niles, ENT Niles and SWMC Stevensville Walk In Clinic. 90 Days required CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire preferred Physical Demands Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs Sitting: Occasionally Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally Squat: Seldom Stair Climbing: Seldom Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom Reach - Above Shoulder: Occasionally Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally Handling: Occasionally Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently Visual Acuity [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Neurosurgery Practice - St Joseph Campus Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 40 Days Worked Mon-Fri Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health 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. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.