Advanced Practice Professional PA- Outpatient Cranial Neurosurgery

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How to Apply

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 # 281049 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 281050.

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.

Job Summary

The Neurosurgery department is a team of attending physicians, residents, and advanced practice providers (APPs) that provide care to patients with multiple neurological disorders. The team cares for patients with a wide variety of conditions including Brain and Cranial Tumors, Vascular Neurologic Disorders, Functional Neurologic disorders, Scoliosis, and Neck and Spine Pain. APPs on this team function independently in a large neurosurgical group, providing surgical consultations, pre-operative and post-operative care.

Responsibilities*

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide health care to predominately neurosurgical patients with cranial disorders/brain tumors
• Multi-disciplinary clinic involvement weekly with coordination with oncology and radiation oncology
• In addition, other diagnosis may include spine disorders, scoliosis, vascular, cranial disorders, functional neurologic disorders, and brachial plexus/peripheral nerve patients.
• Diagnoses and treatment of neurosurgical patients as well as providing preoperative and postoperative care independently and through collaborative relationships.
• Complete New patient Evaluations independently
• Perform detailed history and physical examinations
• Comprehensive assessment of neurological conditions
• Collaborate and present patient findings to the attending neurosurgeons to formulate a treatment plan
• Order and interpret 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 perform routine follow-up visits.
• Provide urgent same-day office visits.

Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:

• Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Neurosurgical Service Chief or designee.
• Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.

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, Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum 1 year experience as an outpatient advanced practice provider in a neurosurgical practice
• APP experience functioning independently
• 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
• BLS

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.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an outpatient advanced practice provider in a neurosurgical practice
• APP experience functioning independently
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• BLS

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.

Desired Qualifications*

• 2 or more years of APP experience caring for patients with cranial disorders, brain tumor, and/or oncology experience
• Outpatient APP experience caring for multiple neurosurgical disorders (spine disorders, scoliosis, neurovascular conditions, brachial plexus)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate as a patient advocate.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment

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!

Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734

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
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Progam
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 per week

Shift/Hours/Days: 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday, potential for occasional weekend coverage

Location: Taubman Outpatient

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.

U-M EEO Statement

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.