NP/PA PSYCHIATRY|UMH-Sparrow Lansing

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for providing assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients in assigned Practice(s), under the delegated authority and supervision of the physicians within the scope of medical practice set forth by the State of Michigan and the medical staff of Sparrow Health System.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provides patient care in assigned Practices, including performing physical examinations and operative and/or invasive procedures as outlined in an individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians; diagnosing and treating simple injuries, consulting with Physicians on complex cases, ordering routine laboratory and radiologic studies, and performing/interpreting routine laboratory and diagnostic studies, EKGs, PFTs, and audiograms as outlined in the individual collaborative agreement with the supervising physicians.
• Assess patients, document care provided in the medical record, write prescriptions and manage the care of assigned patients for physician review; Assist with development of plan of care
• Performs duties on the Consult and Liaison Team as assigned by Behavioral Health physicians
• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, residents and other members of the medical team to maintain current and accurate updates in patient status when appropriate
• Collaborates with the health care team in planning and coordinating care for patients
• Counsels patients with regard to preventative health care and wellness
• Provides formal and informal education programs to practice staff and patients
• Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives including peer review activities
• Might participate in some on-call responsibilities
• Maintains an environment of safety