Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (D), Cardiovascular Surgery OR - Troy/Regional

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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Full-time, Day Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

The ideal candidate will have surgical first assist experience and strong clinical competencies. Must be able to thrive within a high-functioning team. The provider's responsibilities will include assisting in the operating room (including endoscopic/open vein and endoscopic radial artery harvesting); rotating night call on weeknights and weekends. This position is a regional position allocating the majority of case coverage at Royal Oak but with occasional cross-coverage at Troy and Dearborn Hospitals.

BENEFITS

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identity theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
• Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
• Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
• Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Provides on-call coverage.
• Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
• Endoscopic Vein & Radial Artery harvest using the Hemopro 2 system
• First assistant: cases include CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, complex aortic repair, aortic dissection, ECMO Insertion, IABP insertion, Impella, David procedure, Ross procedure, Robotic MV
• Perform procedures: central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube placement, and groin cutdown
• Conducts patient interviews and documents patient histories
• Orders, schedules and/or performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, blood tests, and x-rays.
• Communicates necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient
• Participates in the care and medical decision making for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative patients at Corewell Health.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training:

• Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience :

• 1 to 3 years' experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Cardiovascular Surgery OR setting, strongly preferred.

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital is a premiere clinical and academic hospital, providing expert care for patients with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in the top 25 in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report and 2nd in Michigan, our cardiovascular program provides access to innovative treatments and therapies. Physicians and community hospitals count on us to perform complex surgical procedures and care for critically ill patients. As highly skilled clinicians and respected colleagues, APPs proudly advance this standard of excellence. APPs are highly respected collaborators, working as a part of a cohesive team to ensure our patients receive exceptional care, while being committed to our culture of Putting Patients First.

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Rd - Troy

Department Name

Specialty Surgical APPs - Medical Group East WB Mkt

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:30a-2:30p

Days Worked

Days Vary

Weekend Frequency

On-call weekends