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 # 282533, PAs are directed to apply to job # 282534
A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
The Orthopaedic Surgery-Upper Extremity 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 Upper extremity patients in the outpatient setting, possible 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
- Possiblility for coverage of Ortho Acute Injury patients
Required Qualifications NP:
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
- Current speciality certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Primary Care NP will be considered.
- 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 BLS
- Two or more years of APP experience
- Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions
Required 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
- Two or more years of APP experience
- Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions
* 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.
Experience as a PA/NP in the orthopaedic outpatient setting, with procedural care, fracture care, and perioperative surgical patient management
Experience as a PA/NP in evaluation and management of hand,wrist,elbow, and upper extremity conditions preferred
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
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 member of the Orthopaedic Upper extremity/hand team and other Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
Demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment.
Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities.
Demonstrated active participation in professional development activities.
40 hours, primarily weekdays, some flexibility, no on-call requirements
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
