How to Apply
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 248353 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 248354.
A total of two (2), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Summary
The Section of General Surgery at Michigan Medicine is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The PAs and NPs support the faculty and resident general surgery teams to provide patient care for adult trauma and general surgery patients, and adult and pediatric burn patients. This is a great opportunity for motivated professionals to provide patient care through diagnosis and treatment of surgical patients across a broad spectrum within Michigan Medicine.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Salary range: $116,239 - $17,620 / year
What benefits can you look forward to?
- Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Generous Time Off Allowances
- $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
- Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- Wellness Plans
- Work/Life Resources
Responsibilities*
The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will participate in all aspects of initial and subsequent surgical care for patients across the Health System. They may also assist with initial trauma resuscitation and clinical coverage of the Trauma Burn ICU. This position will also offer the opportunity to collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and residents in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. These job duties may be modified depending on the needs of the Section of General Surgery.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Evaluation and treatment of patients in need of surgical care, including initial consultations
- Recommend and interpret diagnostic tests
- Perform minor bedside procedures (laceration repair, incision and drainage)
- Insertion, maintenance, troubleshooting, and removal of nasogastric tubes, chest tubes and surgical drains
- Procedures typically encountered in the acute trauma and critical care settings (chest tube insertion, arterial line insertion, central line insertion, bronchoscopy)
- Maintain complete documentation of patient care
- Write admission orders and provide handoff for patients admitted to a surgical service
- Order and prescribe medications in accordance with statutes, rules and regulations of the State of Michigan
- Educate and counsel patient and family members on disease pathophysiology, management, and trajectory
- Manage peri-procedural risk assessments and medication management recommendations for all procedures and surgeries
- Participate in educational activities of the Section of General Surgery
Required Qualifications*
Required Qualifications (PA):
- Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
Required Qualifications (NP):
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
Required Qualifications for both PA and NP candidates:
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- NPI registration
- DEA registration
- ATLS certification
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance license
- Three or more years clinical experience as an APP
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
- Five or more years of general surgery experience as an APP in an inpatient setting
- Experience working with colorectal surgery patients as an APP
- Experience working with burn patients as an APP
- Experience with surgical critical care as an APP
- Demonstrated success working with combined resident-APP teams in an academic setting
- Competence with procedures typically encountered in the acute trauma and critical care settings (chest tube insertion, arterial line insertion, central line insertion, bronchoscopy)
- Demonstrated experience with coordinating and managing complex patients and providing safe handoffs to the next provider
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment
Work Schedule
Hours: 40hrs per week
Shifts: APPs are scheduled in support of a 24/7 staffing model. Individual shifts will not exceed 13 hours in length.
*There will be shift premium for evening and weekend shifts
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Selection Process
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.