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 # 271845 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 271846

A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

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.

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: $130,630 - $200,734 / 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

• Management of individuals with pancreatic cancer or other pancreas related abnormalities.
• Coordination and management of new patients undergoing multi-disciplinary diagnostic tests (imaging, laboratory, procedure) and therapies.
• Evaluate and present patients at multi-disciplinary conferences.
• Collaborate with providers in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, genetic testing, palliative care, nutrition/dietician, and physical/occupational therapy
• Direct care and management of patients in the outpatient setting which includes
  • New patient intake visits, performing history and physical, ordering appropriate diagnostic testing, identification of individuals eligible for clinical trials, patient and family education, counseling and support, multi-disciplinary collaborations, and referral to other services and provision of education to nursing staff, students, and community providers.
• Post-operative care including wound care, drain management and symptom management. 
• Management of patients in the pancreatic cyst clinic.
• Review laboratory, pathology, and radiographic test results in multi-disciplinary fashion. 
• Ongoing monitoring of patients requiring surveillance.
• Participation in clinical and translational research.
• Collaborating with other providers in the care of this patient population
• Participation in workshops, conferences or other CME activities pertaining to oncology and pancreatic cancer.
• Attend programmatic meetings, research meetings, or Cancer Center meetings and occasionally attend regional or national meetings.

Roles and responsibilities may be periodically adjusted as determined by the needs of the Cancer Center Clinical Program.
 

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Current specialty certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Adult NP or FNP
• 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 (American Heart Association-AHA) required
• >4 years of APP experience in complex surgical or oncology practice
• >2 years of APP experience in multi-disciplinary care settings
• Experience in organizational leadership
  

• 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 of 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
• BLS (American Heart Association-AHA) required
• >4 years of APP experience in complex surgical or oncology practice
• >2 years of APP experience in multi-disciplinary care settings
• Experience in organizational leadership

• Oncology and surgical APP experience > 5 years.
• Experience in clinic research
• Experience in the management and care of pancreatic cancer patients
• The ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interview.
• Demonstrated leadership in work setting and other professional activities

Hours: 40 hours/week
Shift: Day shift
Location: Rogel Cancer Center- Blue Team primary

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.