About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Physician Assistant
Position Summary:
Provides care and treatment to patients under the supervision of the attending physician(s) in accordance with established guidelines.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Obtains health histories and assesses the patient in order to determine healthcare needs.
- Performs physical examinations.
- Orders routine laboratory/diagnostic tests and adjusts treatment plan as appropriate.
- Makes tentative diagnosis about management and treatment of patients.
- Counsels patients in relation to their health needs.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of approved or accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current Physician Assistant state license
- BLS certification
Preferred:
- Prior Physician Assistance experience
Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
