Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Orthopaedic Adult Joints Reconstruction Hip and Knee replacement

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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 # 244947, PAs are directed to apply to job # 244948

A total of one(1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (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! 

Full Time 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*

The Orthopaedic Surgery - Hip and Knee Replacement 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 Hip and Knee Replacement patients
• 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 injections/aspirations; 
• Assisting surgeons in the operating room as needed; 
• Serving as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center staff) and medical (nursing, medical assistants) staff on a daily basis 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 

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 BLS

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   

* 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*

• Experience with surgical patient care 
• One (1) year of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, Hip and Knee Replacement PA/NP experience is preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical 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 member on the Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Replacement and with other Orthopaedic Surgery advanced practice professionals.  
• Demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment.
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting and other professional activities. 
• Demonstrated active participation in professional development activities.

Work Schedule

Hours/week: 5 Days/week 40 hours, no weekends, or on-call requirements

Shift/Hours/Days:  Monday-Friday, no weekends, or on-call requirements
Position is based at Michigan Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic locations. Primary clinic responsibilities. Some OR may be required. Clinic Locations: Brighton Center for Specialty Care, Domino?s Farms, Northville Heath Center, Taubman Heath Center, West Ann Arbor Health Center and/or UH OR

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 [email protected] .  For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please click here .

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 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.