Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Specialties at Beacon Health System – Kalamazoo, Michigan

The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will function as an integral member of the surgical team, providing advanced practitioner support in the pre- and post-operative settings, inpatient/outpatient care areas and operating room. The provider will work closely with surgeons, residents, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care.

This position will be somewhat specialty-specific, focusing on assigned surgical subspecialties, but will also require cross-training to provide coverage in the absence of residents or a surgeon’s primary physician assistant or nurse practitioner.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical and Surgical Duties:

• Assist the surgeon in preparation for surgery
• Conduct pre- and post-operative patient evaluations, rounds, and documentation.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate and communicate findings to the surgical team.
• Provide cross-coverage in the Medical Group and support across specialties as appropriate.
• Participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
• Assists during surgical procedures, following all applicable standards and protocols.
• Perform wound closure, dressing application, and post-operative care as directed by the attending surgeon

Operational Responsibilities:

• Monitor and optimize patient flow in inpatient and outpatient settings to reduce delays and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with scheduling teams to ensure efficient use of operating room time and resources.
• Support compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.

Administrative and Educational Duties:

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and skills development to maintain cross-specialty competency.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current, valid state license (PA or NP) and appropriate certification (NCCPA or ANCC/AANP).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of surgical or perioperative experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and assist with patient positioning and transfers in and outside of surgical room, inpatient and outpatient environment.
• Flexibility to meet scheduling and on-call requirements, including occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays.