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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 / 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*

As a member of the team, the APP will be expected to evaluate and treat neurosurgery patients with faculty available for guidance as well as assist neurosurgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. This includes preoperative teaching, preoperative and postoperative care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Obtain detailed history; perform physical examinations and present pertinent information/data to the medical staff. Perform detailed neurologic examination.
• Formulate treatment plan, order appropriate radiographic, labs, and/or diagnostic studies.
• Collect and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests: radiographic procedures, and clinical studies.
• Place referrals to various internal and external services/facilities.
• Evaluate, screen and counsel patients on health maintenance and promote utilization of community resources.
• Evaluate postoperative patients and routine follow up visits.
• Provide routine neurosurgical services effectively and efficiently.
• Provide consult services for inpatient, outpatient staff as well as community members.
• Answer patient phone calls and Secure messages in timely manner.
• Manage myelomeningocele patient population and assist multispecialty physicians in clinic.
• Provide clinical leadership in practice, staff development, and research.
• Provide coverage for inpatient neurosurgical service, including morning inpatient rounds with medical faculty, inpatient neurosurgical consults, and/or ED consults, discharging patients.
• Perform procedures including but not limited to: Programming vagus nerve stimulator, aspiration of subcutaneous reservoir for shunt system or tumor cyst, sampling of cerebrospinal fluid from ventriculostomy, lumbar drain, or externalized shunt, ventriculostomy maintenance and externalized shunt maintenance, removal of ventriculostomies and epidural catheters/lumbar drains, programming adjustable CSF shunts
• Participate in student, trainee, and staff education.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications*

PA Required Qualifications

• 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.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS also required unless PALS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center
• PALS
• Clinical practice experience with pediatric neurosurgery patient population

NP Required Qualifications

• 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 Acute Care Pediatric 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 registration required
• AHA approved BLS also required unless PALS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center
• PALS
• Clinical practice experience with pediatric neurosurgery patient population

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

• One year of pediatric APP experience, preferably in neurology or neurosurgery
• Recent pediatric neurosurgery clinical practice experience within the last 12 months
• Experience with pediatric patient care
• Experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative neurosurgical patients
• Clear written and expressed communication demonstrated through resume, evaluations, references
• Professional development experiences through QI work, etc.
• Excellent patient service with demonstrated ability to connect with patients and families
• Ability to easily transition between inpatient to outpatient setting
• Demonstrated success in managing robust patient volumes (e.g. 10 -12 clinic patients per day) and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to adhere to documentation completion timeliness
• Strong team cohesion and interprofessional skills demonstrated with a connection to the goals of service line
• Ability to evaluate and care for preoperative and postoperative pediatric neurosurgical patients
• Excellent interpersonal skills while working with parents/caregivers with new neurosurgical diagnosis/stressful situations
• The ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team on the Neurosurgical Service and with other Neurosurgical advanced practice providers
• Flexibility in work schedule necessary

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 per week. Shift may vary
Location: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital- inpatient and outpatient

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 UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu. 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 Universitys 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.