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 # 247248, PAs are directed to apply to job # 247249
A total of two (2), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professionals (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!
Ful Time Salary range: $119,624 - $183,822 / 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
- $2200 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 Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine service is seeking a physician assistant/nurse practitioner to provide and advance the care of our patients through dedicated, professional service as an integral member of a comprehensive team. Job Responsibilities include:
- Assisting surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine patients in the oupatient, inpatient or OR setting
- Providing service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as management of non-operative patient conditions)
- Performing detailed medical history; performing physical examination and presenting pertinent data to the medical staff
- Collecting and assisting in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic imaging studies and laboratory tests
- Evaluation and treatment of patients autonomously with faculty support as needed.
- Performing various minor office-based procedures, including application of braces, splints, casts, and injection/aspirations
- Assisting surgeons in the operating room as needed
- Assisting surgeons in rounding as needed
- Serving as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center) and medical (nursing and medical assistants) staff daily and in instances of faculty absences
- Coordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care.
- Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities.
- Participation in quality improvement activities
- Provide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficiently.
Nursing Specific Info
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
Nursing Specific Info
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined. If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Required Qualifications*
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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- 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 required
- AHA Approved BLSRequired Qualifications 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 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 Required.
- AHA Approved BLS
* Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
* 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*
- One (1) year of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine APP experience is preferred
- Will consider new graduates with surgical or Sports Medicine rotation experience(s)
- Experience with ambulatory surgical patient care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as measured by references and interviews
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, and delegate effectively and efficiently
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
- Demonstrated superior attention to detail
- Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities.
- Demonstrated active participation in professional development activities.
Work Schedule
Appointment: 1.0 FTE
Work Schedule: Hours/Shift: 5 days/week, 40 hour/week, no on-call requirement.
Position is based at Michigan Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic locations.
Primarily ambulatory clinic responsibilities, operating room assisting and/or inpatient rounding may be required. Possible clinic locations: Brighton Center for Specialty Care (BCSC), Domino?s Farms (DF), Northville Heath Center (NHC), West Ann Arbor (WAA), University Hospital (UH) and respective operating room locations.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 Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, 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 Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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.