Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Orthopaedic Surgery MSK Oncology

Advanced Practice Professional (APP) Job Opening

Both qualified Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physician Assistant (PA) applicants will be considered. NPs are directed to apply to job # 281046, PAs are directed to apply to job # 281047. A total of one (1), 0.5 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.

Responsibilities

The Orthopaedic Surgery Oncology service is seeking a physician assistant/nurse practitioner to provide and advance the care of our patients through dedicated, professional service as an integral member of a comprehensive team. Job Responsibilities include: Management of Orthopaedic Oncology patients in the outpatient setting; Direct care and management of Ortho Oncology patients in the outpatient setting which includes: performing detailed medical history and physical evaluation, development of differential diagnosis, patient and family education, counseling and support, collaboration and referral to other services and provision of education to nursing staff, students and community; Providing service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care); Management of Orthopaedic Oncology patients in collaboration with other specialties including coordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care; Conduct new patient and new patient intake visits, pre operative H and P visits, return visits, peri-operative care; Collecting and assisting in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic imaging studies, laboratory tests and pathology test results; Ongoing monitoring of patients requiring surveillance; Participation in tumor board meetings; Performing various minor office-based procedures; Serving as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center) and medical (nursing and medical assistants) staff daily and in instances of faculty absences or other APP absences; Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities; Participation in quality improvement activities; Participation in conferences and other professional development opportunities pertaining to Orthopaedic Surgery Oncology; Services as a preceptor and mentor for APP students.

Required Qualifications

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 an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP.
• 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 required
• AHA Approved BLS
• Two or more years of APP experience
• Previous APP experience working in surgical oncology

Required Qualifications PA:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• 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.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA Required.
• AHA Approved BLS
• Two or more years of APP experience
• Previous APP experience working in surgical oncology

* 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

Previous APP experience working in Oncology Previous APP experience working in surgical subspeciality, orthopaedic surgery preferred Demonstrated experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patients. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, and delegate effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team member of the Orthopaedic Oncology Service Demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment. Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities. Demonstrated active participation in professional development activities.

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 worlds 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
• $2200 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Progam
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Nursing Specific Info

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

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

20 hours/week, weekdays no on-call requirements.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, 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 Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at View phone number on click.appcast.io or e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.