Advanced Practice Professional Physician Assistant Sleep Disorders Clinic

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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.

PAs are directed to apply to job # 281090 and NPs are directed to apply to job # 281089.

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

This position is for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for the Adult Sleep Disorders Clinics at Michigan Medicine. This clinician may initially obtain mentored experience in Sleep Medicine at the Sleep Clinic, and then work in collaboration with physicians in the Sleep Clinic.

Responsibilities*

Expectations for this position would include providing direct care to patients in the Sleep Disorders Clinic, provide support to the physicians in clinic, handle higher level medical issues, and contribute to the overall continuity of patients' care. This clinician would provide clinical leadership in practice, staff development and research. Participate in student, physician, and staff education and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives. Candidate would be expected to work with clinical staff for scheduling and triage issues as well as supporting clinic nurse in the provision of patient care as needed with the service.

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 a Adult Gero-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
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an APP at an AASM Accredited Sleep Disorders Center or under the supervision of a board-certified sleep medicine Physician.

Required Qualifications (PA):

• 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
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working as an APP at an AASM Accredited Sleep Disorders Center or under the supervision of a board-certified sleep medicine Physician.

NOTE:

• 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*

• 2 to 3 years of ambulatory care NP or PA experience
• Experience with adult patients in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, Otolaryngology, and/or Family Medicine
• Demonstrated ability to direct clinic staff and patient care, prioritize, problem solve and delegate effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative practice
• Recent experience in care coordination/case management
• Demonstrated organizational/time management skills
• Demonstrated clinical leadership
• Demonstrated computer proficiency

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
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• 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/Week: 40

Shift/Hours/Days: Monday through Friday, specific shifts/ hours to be determined upon hire

Location: Sleep Clinic, Brighton Center for Special Care (BCSC), possibly with some time at other sites such as Med Inn

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 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 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.