Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Orthopaedic Upper Extremity

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 136,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range included

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Maternity/Parental Leave

Continuing education funds

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for Orthopaedic Upper Extremity to join a comprehensive team. The APP will assist surgeons, provide outpatient and perioperative care, and support coordination of patient management.

Position offers a full-time schedule with responsibilities across clinic and OR settings, with credentialing and privileging required. Salary range highlighted below with extensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Assisting surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic Upper extremity patients in the outpatient setting, possible inpatient or OR setting
• Providing service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care)
• Performing detailed medical history and physical examination and presenting data to the medical staff
• Collecting and assisting in interpretation of diagnostic imaging and laboratory reports
• Evaluation and treatment of patients autonomously with faculty support as needed
• Performing minor office-based procedures including braces, splints, casts, injections and aspirations
• Assisting surgeons in the operating room and during rounds as needed
• Serving as a resource to administrative and medical staff and coordinating care plans
• Providing follow up to patients and assisting referrals to internal and external facilities
• Participation in quality improvement activities
• Provide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficiently
• Possibility for coverage of Ortho Acute Injury patients

Job description

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Orthopaedic Upper Extremity

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 # 282533, PAs are directed to apply to job # 282534

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-Upper Extremity 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 Upper extremity patients in the outpatient setting, possible 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 Acute Injury 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 speciality certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Primary Care NP will be considered.
• 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
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions

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
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions

* 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 as a PA/NP in the orthopaedic outpatient setting, with procedural care, fracture care, and perioperative surgical patient management
• Experience as a PA/NP in evaluation and management of hand,wrist,elbow, and upper extremity conditions preferred
• 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 Upper extremity/hand 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 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: $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

40 hours, primarily weekdays, some flexibility, no on-call requirements

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.

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 [phone] or [e-mail] . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please click here .

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening 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.

282534

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

8/31/2026 - 9/13/2026

Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional