Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Title: Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Location: Battle Creek Family Care Department: Family Medicine Schedule: Full Time Reports To: Dr. Carl Kinzel, DO Position Summary: Battle Creek Family Care, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to our ambulatory population.

This position involves direct patient care, care coordination, preventative health education, and active collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be a strong patient advocate, an effective communicator, and passionate about delivering patient-centered care in a community-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct primary care services to patients in an outpatient setting Conduct comprehensive health evaluations and develop individualized care plans Assess patients’ psychosocial, emotional, physiological, and environmental needs Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure integrated care Participate in case management, referrals, and interdisciplinary care conferences Deliver health education and counseling to patients and families Promote disease prevention and wellness through patient engagement and education Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including protocol development, chart audits, and data analysis Stay current with best practices through continuing education and participation in professional organizations Utilize ancillary services and prescription management with a focus on cost-effectiveness Engage in research and apply evidence-based practices to patient care Minimum Qualifications: For Nurse Practitioner (NP): Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program in a relevant specialty Current licensure as an NP in the state of Michigan National certification in the respective specialty (preferred) For Physician Assistant (PA): Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Certified or eligible for certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Michigan Skills & Competencies: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic capabilities Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment Commitment to providing culturally competent and inclusive care Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) Understanding of healthcare quality improvement and patient safety best practices Compensation & Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Paid Holidays (8 annually) Generous PTO Accrual