Advanced Practice Professional (PA)- Neurosurgery - Spine

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Posted: 09-Apr-24

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 247353

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 # 247352 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 247353.

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

• Provide health care to Neurosurgery patients, with primary emphasis on spine patients and secondary on brachial plexus/peripheral nerve.
• Assist Neurosurgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of spine patients, as well as assisting in preoperative and postoperative care independently and through collaborative relationships.
• Interview patients to obtain a detailed history; perform physical examinations andinformation/data to the medical staff; complete a thorough history and physical examination that is problem oriented for neurosurgical conditions.
• Present that patient to the attending neurosurgeon's and then help formulate a treatment plan, order appropriate radiographic studies and perform office procedures.
• Collect and assist in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests; radiographic procedures and clinical studies; administer follow-up to patients and assist in the referral to various internal and external facilities.
• Evaluate postoperative patients and routine follow up visits.
• Be available to see those patients that require a same day office visit.
• Provide routine neurosurgical services effectively and efficiently; compile and record detailed narrative evaluations / dictations.
• Return phone calls from patients, handle prescription refills.
• Manage all aspects of patient care coordination with a multi-disciplinary team, including Michart inbasket work
• Will assist and participate in quality initiatives and research endeavors within the department.
• Participate with educational activities for staff.

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 Primary Care or 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 registration required  
• Minimum of two (2) recent years of APP experience with neurosurgical patient population; spine neurosurgery preferred.

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 the 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 registration required
• Minimum of two (2) recent years of APP experience with neurosurgical patient population; spine neurosurgery preferred.

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.

• Experience as an APP in the outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patients.
• Demonstrated experience with the management of chronic pain patients.
• 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 with other advanced practice professionals.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting and other professional activities.
• Demonstrated active participation in professional development and research.
• Demonstrated experience with program development.
• Demonstrate experience with research initiatives.

Hours: 40 per week
Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift  
Days: Monday - Friday

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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