American Family Care Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner at American Family Care Grand Rapids — Grand Rapids, MI

Full-timeGrand Rapids, MIPosted 2026-08-05

Full job description

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule

We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate urgent care & primary care patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
  • Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
  • Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
  • Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
  • Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
  • Attend to emergencies
  • Provide help during surgeries
  • Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
  • Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
  • Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
  • Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
  • Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations

Skills

  • Proven work experience as a physician assistant. Prior Urgent Care/ER/Family Medicine experience as a PA is highly desired, at least 3 years.
  • Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
  • Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
  • Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
  • Caring and compassionate
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care

Schedule

  • 12 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed