Physician Assistant (PA) Surgical Specialty - Preoperative Clinic- Taubman Clinic

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Summary

The Pre-Operative Physician Assistant will perform peri-operative risk assessment for multiple surgical departments and surgical subspecialties across Michigan Medicine.  The PA exercises autonomy in medical decision making while maintaining the PA-Physician relationship within the scope of practice.

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*

As part of the Pre-Operative team, the PA will:

• Consultative visit with patients to obtain a detailed surgical history.
• Perform physical examination and present pertinent data to faculty and/ or medical staff.
• Provide specialized education regarding disease-based and perioperative education/instructions for patients and their family.
• Review possible risks of proposed surgical procedure while obtaining surgical consents (including blood and photography consent and optional tissue research).
• Provide prescriptions and instructions for medications/medical supplies necessary for the pre-operative period.
• Refer the patient to various internal and external settings to complete pre-operative testing and risk assessment. This may include direct communication with ancillary services and/or in-house Anesthesia team.
• Address patient SDOH, assess readiness for surgery, and collaborate with surgical services, SDOH resources and research resources to benefit patient satisfaction, safety and education. 
• Advise patients concerning diet, hygiene, normal growth and development and methods for prevention of disease.
• Compile and record detailed narrative case evaluations and provide statistical summaries of services rendered.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

Required Qualifications*

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission 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).
• AHA Approved BLS

NOTE:

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

* Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

** Under Michigan Law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of employment or transfer for this position.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): 

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• 2-3 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
• One (1) year of demonstrated experience in evaluating and caring for preoperative surgical patients is preferred.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License
• Current DEA registration
• One (1) year of demonstrated experience in a comprehensive medicine setting such as internal medicine or emergency medicine 
• Documented continuous professional development activities
• Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based clinical knowledge into the patient care setting via protocols, standards, and outcome measurements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a collaborative team. 
• Demonstrate open-minded perspective and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Schedule

Hours per week: Full time, based on 40-hour schedule

Shift:  Day shift

Work Locations

Primary Location: Taubman Center Michigan Medicine Pre-Op Clinic

Secondary Location: Open to coverage at satellite Michigan Medicine Pre-Operative Clinics

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which represents bargaining unit members in 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 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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.