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 # 257277 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 257278.

A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

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 - $178,620

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
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Progam
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Responsibilities*

The Advanced Practice Professional will:

Provide health care to Neurosurgery patients, with primary emphasis on cranial, functional and secondary on spine.

Independently evaluate and manage new patients and return visits.

Provide care independently and through collaborative relationships with Neurosurgery Faculty through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.

Act as a consultant for inpatient and outpatient staff and other Michigan Medicine providers.

Provide clinical leadership in practice setting, including staff development (student, physician and staff education).

Participate in ongoing quality improvement and research initiatives, which include assisting with data collection for research purposes.

Manage operative cases from point of treatment discussion case to preoperative assessment/clearance, obtaining signed informed consent for all procedures, pre-operative teaching, and postoperative care.

Be available to see urgent patients that may require a same day office visit.

Independently perform minor procedures, including device programming, in the clinic setting and OR assist for frame placements when residents are not available.

Evaluate, screen, and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources.

Communicate with patients through various means, including phone/video visits/in person visits, portal messaging.  Communicate with primary care and referring physicians and participate in the continuum of care.

Manage Michart inbasket work includes managing phone calls from patients, prescription refills, review radiographic results and labs for abnormalities and respond accordingly responding to portal messages from patients .

Work collaboratively with other APPs in the department which includes covering for colleagues when needed.

Review and update outpatient patient education annually.

Co-lead Support Groups as requested by department

Participate in department based, patient centered meetings.

Participate in outreach programs for assigned program.

Participate in outpatient committees.

Required Qualifications*

NP

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a minimum of three (3) years full time APP experience working with Neurosurgery patients.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current DEA registration required  

PA:

• 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 the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP. 
• Minimum three (3) years full time APP experience working with Neurosurgery patients.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required  
• Current DEA registration required

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*

• Recent experience with Neurosurgical procedures such as shunt/ventric taps, shunt checks/adjustments.
• Recent Ambulatory care experience in Neurosurgery/Neurology as an APP.
•           Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•           Interest in speaking, presenting at national and local conferences.
•           Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain complex, collaborative practice.
•           Demonstrate ability to manage research data bases.
•           Procedure, device experience.
•           Demonstrate experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patients.
•           Ability to function well within a team and independently
•           Responsible and compassionate professional with strong work ethic
•           Self-motivation to stay current in a rapidly changing environment
     
  

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 per week
Shift/Hours/Days: Variable

Location: Taubman Center- Neurosurgery

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 click here. 

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.