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 # 275269  and PAs are directed to apply to job # 275270

A total of three (3), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professionals (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: $138,489 - $213,657 /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

In collaboration with cardiac surgery acute care team, manages acute and critically ill pre and post-surgical infants and children with congenital/acquired heart disease.

• Perform detailed history and physical examinations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, radiographs, and clinical studies. 
• Order/prescribe and titrate medications.  
• Perform various diagnostic, therapeutic, and minor surgical procedures.   
• Maintain continuity of care 
• Collaborate with providers/consultants to coordinate clinical care. 
• Document patient status, evaluation, and treatment plan
• Facilitate patient transfer across levels of care, including writing discharge orders and communicating specific patient needs to team members.   
• Provide education for patients, families, staff.
• Participation in quality assurance activities.  

Note:  This is a 40-hour night position with rotation to days as needed.  Includes weekends and holidays. 

• 2 years practicing as an Advanced Practice Provider in pediatric acute care; preference in cardiac care
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others
• Involvement in profession development and quality improvement 
• Experience prioritizing busy work environment

Appointment: 40 Hours
Shift:  This is a 40-hour night position with rotation to days as needed.  Includes weekend and holidays shifts as required by the service.
Location: Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and possible Acute Care)

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 (UPAMM), 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 here.

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.