Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle

The-University-of-Michiga; Ann Arbor (MI); Vor Ort; USD 136.000 - 209.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1

Group Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Funds

Malpractice Insurance

Parental Leave

Zusammenfassung

University of Michigan is hiring an Advanced Practice Professional (PA or NP) for Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle. The role supports outpatient, inpatient and OR teams with dedicated patient care, preop and postop management, and collaborative operations.

Applicants include both NP and PA credentials; ongoing credentialing applies. The position offers a full-time schedule at Michigan Medicine with competitive benefits and a strong focus on team-based care.

Qualifikationen

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with NP certification in Michigan.
• NPs must have specialty certification (Adult-Gerontology, Family or Adult Primary Care).
• Graduate of an accredited NP program with NCSBN-recognized NP certification.
• Current DEA and AHA BLS required; experience with surgical patients.
• One year Orthopaedic Surgery experience as PA/NP or strong rotation experience.

Aufgaben

• Assist surgeons in diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic foot and ankle patients in various settings.
• Provide continuity of care in outpatient, preop and postop settings; manage non-operative patients.
• Perform history and physicals; present data to medical staff.
• Assist in imaging/lab report interpretation and coordination of care plans.
• Perform minor procedures and assist in OR as needed; participate in quality improvement.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and support staff to ensure patient care.

Kenntnisse

Orthopaedic patient care

Surgical patient care

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Physician Assistant program graduate

Tools

DEA license

ARC-PA certification

Michigan license

Jobbeschreibung

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle

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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 # 285113, PAs are directed to apply to job # 285114

A total of one (1), 1.0 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-Foot and Ankle 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:

• Assisting surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle patients in the outpatient, inpatient or OR setting
• Providing service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as management of non-operative patient conditions)
• Performing detailed medical history; performing physical examination and presenting pertinent data to the medical staff
• Collecting and assisting in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic imaging studies and laboratory tests
• Evaluation and treatment of patients autonomously with faculty support as needed.
• Performing various minor office-based procedures, including application of braces, splints, casts, and injection/aspirations
• Assisting surgeons in the operating room as needed
• Assisting surgeons in rounding as needed
• 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
• Coordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care.
• Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities.
• Participation in quality improvement activities
• Provide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficiently
• Possiblility for coverage of Ortho Urgent Care shifts/patients

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, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Primary 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
• Experience with surgical patient care
• One (1) year of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, will consider new graduates with robust Orthopaedic surgical rotation experience

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
• Experience with surgical patient care
• One (1) year of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, will consider new graduates with robust Orthopaedic surgical rotation experience

* 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*

• Three years of Ambulatory care Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, foot and ankle experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patient. 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 Foot and Ankle team and other Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
• 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: $135,855 - $208,763 / 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

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

Hours/week: 40 hours, primarily weekdays, some flexibility, no on-call requirements

Position is based at Michigan Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic locations. Primarily ambulatory clinic responsibilities, operating room assisting and/or inpatient rounding may be required. Possible Locations: Brighton Center for Specialty Care, Domino?s Farms, Northville Heath Center, Taubman Heath Center, South Main (HVP), West Ann Arbor Health Center and/or UH OR

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.

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.

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.

285114

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle

Job Title

PA Surgical Specialty

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM South Main Ortho/Surg Tech

Posting Begin/End Date

10/30/2026 - 11/13/2026

Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional