Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital

Advanced Practice Professional (APP) Job Opening

C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital at University of Michigan Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional to join our Pediatric Cardiac Surgery team. This NP or PA will help manage infants and children with congenital and acquired heart disease across the perioperative continuum, working closely with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, cardiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary consultants in a nationally respected academic childrens hospital environment.

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

Required Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan
• Current specialty certification to practice as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Acute care certification; primary care considered with appropriate experience
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner from accredited organization
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved PALS certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Two years of recent clinical practice experience in pediatric care or intensive care in a subspecialty

Physician Assistant

• 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
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved PALS certification or the ability to obtain prior to employment
• Two years of recent clinical practice experience in pediatric care or intensive care in a subspecialty

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

• 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

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: $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

Work Schedule

Appointment: 40 Hours

Shift: This is a full-time night-based APP role with rotation to days as needed, supporting continuity and expert management of pediatric cardiac surgery patients during high-acuity evening and overnight hours. Weekend and holiday coverage are included as part of the team-based schedule.

Location: Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and possible Acute Care)

Union Affiliation

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.

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 Physician Assistant 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 PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit here.

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 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.