Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Welcome to Cherry Health

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, based in Grand Rapids. With a team of over 800 healthcare professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality healthcare services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, and school-based health centers.

Our Mission: Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral healthcare while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision: Our community will be healthier as we seek out and welcome those who need our services, treating all as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Values:

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers with compassionate care.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Treat all patients and staff with respect, dignity, and compassion.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we are accountable for our decisions and actions.

Benefits:

Cherry Health offers excellent benefits, including:

• 3 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan options for you and your family
• Generous PTO - 6.15 hours per pay period, totaling 4 weeks per year
• 8 paid full-day holidays and 2 half-day paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% employer match
• HRSA loan reimbursement - up to $50k with a 2-year commitment

Requirements:

• Current nurse specialty certification by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice nursing in Michigan.
• Two years’ experience in a clinic setting as an APP or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide diagnosis, treatment, prescription, referral, consultation, and follow-up in a primary care setting.
• Develop standards of care, protocols, and quality monitors to ensure safe, quality care.
• Serve as a liaison with the medical community, maintaining linkages with external agencies and organizations.
• Attend departmental meetings to discuss progress in clinical program and agency goals.
• Communicate to enhance professional interdisciplinary relationships.
• Participate in community programs to project a positive image of Cherry Health and support health education.
• Participate in after-hour call system and hospital rounding as negotiated.
• Adhere to CSHS’s compliance standards and ensure staff training in compliance policies.
• Ensure appropriate referrals to encourage continuity of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled.

We offer equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, free from discrimination based on any protected category.