Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Surgery Clinic

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Surgery Clinic 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 # 278256 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 278257. A total of one(1), 1.0FTE 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 Division of Pediatric Surgery is recruiting a highly motivated Advanced Practice Professional (APP) to join our team. Our Division is a leader in the Pediatric Surgical Community, setting the standard for teamwork, compassionate care, education, and innovation. We are looking for a qualified APP to join our team with an emphasis on outpatient and peri-operative surgical care, and a particular focus on feeding and nutrition. The APP will function as part of an outpatient multi-disciplinary team with physicians, RNs, MAs, dietitians, fellows, residents, and administrative support staff. The APP will care for patients with a wide range of diagnoses across the spectrum of pediatric surgery and will also be a key member of the Rapid Access Nutrition Clinic along with our multidisciplinary subspecialty clinics (e.g. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), Thoracic, Pectus Excavatum, and Endocrine). Responsibilities* This APP role includes performing pre-operative consultations, preparing patient histories, performing physical examinations, following laboratory and radiology results, educating patients and families with regards to procedures and peri-operative care, wound checks, directing outpatient care via multiple modalities (phone calls, MiChart communication, etc.) along with performing clinic procedures. Procedures include suction rectal biopsies, appendicostomy/cecostomy/gastric tube exchanges, rectal dilations, rectal washouts, incision and drainage, Broviac catheter repair, seton/vessel loop/drain/chest tube/suture removal, circumcisions, NG tube placement, and bridling of NG tube. The APP will also be involved in medical management of pilonidal disease (with referral to a surgeon when needed). Duties are not limited to the above description, and the APP will become facile with all the above with appropriate training and oversight. The Subspecialty and Rapid Access Nutrition Clinics involve longitudinal care of patients. The APP will counsel families between visits, provide management as necessary, and facilitate timely access for patients. Additionally, close collaboration with our Pediatric Subspecialists team (e.g. Pediatric Pulmonary, Pediatric Endocrinology, Dietician, etc.) will be an important part of our multi-disciplinary care. Required Qualifications* NP Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Current specialty certification as Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan At least 1 year of clinical APP experience in pediatric ambulatory care Current DEA registration required AHA approved BLS 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 At least 1 year of clinical APP experience in pediatric ambulatory care Current DEA registration required AHA approved BLS 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* Experience with EMR Experience in an ambulatory care setting with a pediatric patient population At least 1 year of APP experience in a pediatric surgical service and/or pediatric GI Demonstrated excellent communication skills as verified by performance reviews and/or references Demonstrated clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate and perform medical/surgical interventions 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! 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 $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds 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 40 Hours Day Shift 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. 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. 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 employment opportunity employer. Job Title PA Surgical Specialty Work Location Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor #J-18808-Ljbffr