University of Michigan Health- West, leading healthcare provider in Mid-Michigan, is seeking a part-time Gastroenterology Advance Practitioner to join our growing and dynamic team. Located in Grand Rapids, MI, our organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care within a diverse and family-friendly community. As part of our continued expansion, we are committed to improving access to high-quality medical services throughout the region. At UMH- West we uphold a strong mission, vision, and values focused on clinical excellence, compassion, and community impact. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative environment where innovation and quality care are at the forefront.
Comprehensive; multi-disciplinary specialty care service line
General GI, Advanced Endoscopy, Colorectal Surgery, Hepatology, IBD
Health system employed medical group model, offering a highly market competitive compensation plan
Extensive Primary Care referral sources
Specialty service referral network if needed serving much of the West Michigan region and Lake Michigan shoreline
Available to work extended hours (including some weekends)
Full benefit package
Malpractice coverage
CME/Paid Time Off
EPIC EMR
Mission: To advance health to serve Michigan and the world
Vision: Our innovation changes our care. Our care changes our lives.
Values: Our values reflect our heritage and the legacy of all we accomplished in the past and will build in the future. Caring, Innovation, inclusion, integrity, teamwork
University of Michigan Health – West serves more than 250,000 patients annually from across West Michigan – and beyond. In addition to a 208-bed hospital, which provides a comprehensive suite of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, University of Michigan Health-West has a growing number of neighborhood outpatient centers and offices throughout West Michigan. The University of Michigan Health Partners group aims to provide an innovative culture of inclusion and diversity in the work setting; along with a progressive work-life integration focus to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Medical education is a key cornerstone to our continued innovation at UMHW, offering seven different residency programs and one fellowship program to over 80 learners. With more than 500 physicians on staff, University of Michigan Health-West provides a strategic roadmap of growth in all areas of the integrated healthcare system. Specifically, continued growth in our Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular care, Neurosciences, and Orthopedics; partnered with continued growth of a very strong primary care team has allowed UMHW to become the premier healthcare institution in the region and a regional referral center for care. UMHP/UMH-West is proud to serve a diverse patient population; with that, the ideal candidate for this position would have experience working with culturally diverse patients and be fluent in any of the following languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Nepali and Bosnian.
Safest City in Michigan – Wallet Hub
Michigan’s second largest city with a population of 1.4 million
#1 Best places to raise a family in the United States – Rocket Homes
#11 Most affordable place to live in the United States – US News and World Report
#16 Best places to live in the United States- US News and World Report
Top 20 U.S. Foodie City
Within 25 miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline home to many cozy beach towns
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport is the second largest airport in Michigan and the 86th largest airport nationally, serving more than 2 million passengers annually.
Increased diversity of more than half of the past decade’s population growth can be attributed to diverse groups.
Grand Rapids is headquarters of many national and multi-national companies including Steelcase, Herman Miller, Haworth, Alticor (formerly Amway), Wolverine Worldwide, Meijer and Zondervan
Highly ranked public and private schools
We are now University of Michigan Health-West.
Our name has changed. During this transition period, you may see either University of Michigan Health-West OR Metro Health- University of Michigan Health on patient communications and billing statements.
University of Michigan Health-West is an integrated healthcare system offering expert, award-winning care that’s accessible and convenient with a personal touch. It includes University of Michigan Health-West Hospital, a 208-bed general acute-care osteopathic teaching hospital located in Wyoming, Michigan, 12 neighborhood physician offices located throughout West Michigan, nationally-recognized heart & vascular services, a wide range of award-winning inpatient and outpatient specialty services, a cancer center developed in partnership with the University of Michigan department of radiation oncology, a wellness and community education program, plus joint ventures with other healthcare providers, a medical education program and more.
University of Michigan Health-West’s work is supported by the University of Michigan Health-West Hospital Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the West Michigan community through philanthropy.
At University of Michigan Health-West, we are passionate about how you experience health care. Learn more about our passion for your health and why we believe it leads to better health care.
