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 # 235213 and NPs are directed to apply to job # 235212 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! 

Salary range: $112,853 - $173,417

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
• $2000 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources
• Medical Malpractice Insurance

Responsibilities*

• Responsible for the evaluation and management of children with otolaryngology diagnoses on busy inpatient service
• Uses physical examination, and diagnostic information to formulate differential diagnoses
• Collaborates with primary and consulting services
• Provides comprehensive handoff to team members
• Provide timely documentation of all patient care encounters.
• Participate in educational meetings within the program, department, and institution.
• Establish and maintain a collaborative team approach with all members of the team.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet demands of patients and families was well as division and department.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Perform common otolaryngology procedures such as frenotomy, flexible laryngoscopy, tracheobronchoscopy, and tracheostomy tube changes
• Admit patients to the service as first contact
• Work in collaboration with team including physicians and residents
• Process orders, review lab results and studies, process patient discharges
• Perform postoperative checks
• Participate in inpatient consultations 
• Cross training for tracheostomy team and provide support 
• Perform H &Ps, obtain surgical consent

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 Pediatric Acute Care 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) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).  
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS
• 1 year of inpatient experience as an APP (either medical or surgical specialty with adult or pediatric population)
• 1 year of pediatric experience as an APP (inpatient or outpatient) 
   

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 
• AHA approved BLS certification and PALS
• 1 year of inpatient experience as an APP (either medical or surgical specialty with adult or pediatric population)
• 1 year of pediatric experience as an APP (inpatient or outpatient) 

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

• APP experience with pediatric otolaryngology patient population.
• Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination; order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; respond to patient and family preferences and needs. 
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care. 
• Ability to prioritize assignments and mange a busy work environment. 
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills organization and problem-solving skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the medical record for accessing information, recording evaluations and progress notes and for ordering appropriate medication and tests.
• Demonstrated experience with a pediatric surgical patient population within the last four years
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
• Excellent procedural skills

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 
Shift/Hours/Days: Shift length and hours may vary based on department needs

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 UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu.  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.

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. 

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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