Job Summary
The Department of Dermatology seeks a PA to join our medical practice. This is a fast-paced, outpatient ambulatory care setting, which is a primary referral service treating patients with a variety of skin conditions. We seek to improve the lives through curing and treating skin disorders under the guiding principles of teamwork, caring, innovation, and integrity. We invite candidates to apply who are dedicated to providing compassionate care.
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!
Full Time Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734 / 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*
Assessment:
- Obtain comprehensive detailed patient histories and physical exams
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests
- Provide prescriptions and instructions for medications/medical supplies as necessary.
- Initiates, adjusts, and monitors various dermatological therapies
- Provide indicated treatments based on scientific principles including but not limited to excisional biopsies, punch biopsies, cryotherapy and KOH.
- Coordinates patient care including clinic visits, consultations, preoperative evaluation, follow- up, plans of care
- Document all relevant data according to clinical and regulatory standards.
- Provide specialized education regarding disease-based and procedural
education/instructions for patients and their family. - Collaborates with the faculty and multidisciplinary team on patient?s plan of care
- Manages inbox messages and cross cover for other PAs on service
Diagnosis and Development of Treatment Plan
- Establishes priorities and a mutually acceptable plan of care to maximize the health potential of the individual patient. This includes delegated medical functions as designated in clinical privileges.
Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:
- Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Dermatology Hospital Services Director or designee.
- Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.
Required Qualifications*
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- 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.
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- Current DEA registration required
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
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*
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills measured by references and interview.
- Demonstrated success working within a multidisciplinary team model measured by references and interview.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision measured by references and interviews.
- Proficiency working with EPIC (EMR)
Work Schedule
Full time- 40 hours per week
Shift: Standard schedule is Monday ? Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, possible evenings. The schedule is subject to change based on the clinical operational demands where the employee practices.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.