Job Description

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 # 255472 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 255473.

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

Job Summary

The Cardiac Surgery (STC) Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) will provide support to the Cardiac Surgery Inpatient Stepdown Unit Service.  The primary role of the STC APT member is to evaluate, manage, and treat cardiac surgery patients under the direction of the Cardiac Surgery attending physician.  Within the physician-NP/PA relationship, the NP/PA exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for STC patients.  The STC provider role may also include education, research, and administrative services such as assisting with team orientation and training.  

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: $123,232 - $190,118

What benefits can you look forward to?

Responsibilities*

Under physician supervision, coordinates the care of adult patients admitted to the cardiac surgery service.  Specifically, the role requires the clinician to:

Note:  Position is night/day rotator with the majority of shifts being night shifts, with occasional day shifts. Holiday and weekend rotation required, weekend requirement could be as much as 50% or every other.

Required Qualifications*

NP:

PA:

PA/NP:

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*

Work Schedule

Hours/Week:  Full-time, 40 hours/week

Weekend shifts required. Holiday shifts required. Weekend requirement could be as much as 50% or every other.

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.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

Additional 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. 

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.

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.

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