Physician Assistant (PA) Emergency Department

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Posted: 14-May-24

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 249050

Michigan Medicine, regionally and nationally known for its commitment to providing high quality, family-centered patient care, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department (ED) team. The ED is a Level 1 trauma center for adults and children with approximately 105,000 visits per year, providing a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Our physician assistants serve as integral members of a multidisciplinary team providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients across the continuum of age and acuity in a variety of treatment areas including the Adult Emergency Services, Children's Emergency Services, and the Emergency Critical Care Center. In addition, the ED PA coordinates emergent and urgent care with consultant services, recommends follow-up care, facilitates referrals to various internal and external facilities and participates in multidisciplinary continuous quality improvement and research initiatives.

The ED provides paid continuing medical education (CME) and opportunities for professional growth and enrichment in addition to the University of Michigan's excellent benefit package.

 

• A minimum of one year of PA experience in a tertiary, high volume emergency department
• 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 ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center
• AHA approved ACLS and PALS certification 

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

• Two (2) years experience as a PA in an emergency setting that includes adults and children performing typical emergency procedures including but not limited to suturing, lumbar puncture, splinting, wound care, fracture care.
• One or more years PA experience in a critical care setting.
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clinical tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational /problem solving skills with evidence of attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated professionalism, consideration and confidentiality towards others in stressful situations.
   

This is a full time rotating position including holidays and weekends.

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 .

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.

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/affirmative action employer.

 

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