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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Surgical Specialties

Beacon Health System · Kalamazoo, MI, US

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Job details

Work mode
On-site
Level
Entry level
Experience
1+ year
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 6, 2026
Job function
Healthcare
Job description

About this role

Position Summary:

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

Schedule:

  • Schedule: Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week
  • Call Requirements: One evening of night call per week and participation in a 1-in-6 weekend call rotation **If called in, you have 30 minutes to be onsite*

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.

Location

Beacon Health System · MGM PMH BSS General

Schedule: Full-time, Day, Monday - Friday

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