Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Rogel Cancer Center - Sarcoma Team

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Health, Dental, Vision

2:1 Retirement Matching

Long Term Disability

Generous Time Off

Professional Development Funds

Maternity/Parental Leave

Tuition Support

Wellness Programs

Work/Life Resources

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking qualified APPs (NP or PA) to join the Rogel Cancer Center, providing outpatient oncology care with multidisciplinary support. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing care plans, and participating in clinical trials.

The role requires Michigan licensure, NP/PA certification, and DEA/BLS. The team participates in tumor boards and ongoing CME activities, with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Michigan.
• Nurse Practitioner certification recognized by NCSBN.
• Current DEA registration and BLS.
• Graduate of an accredited NP program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients on treatment protocols (systemic therapy, radiation, or surgery).
• Provide direct outpatient care: H&P, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care, and education.
• Manage infusion reactions and lab results; coordinate with teams.
• Follow patients longitudinally for surveillance and late effects.
• Assess psychological distress and navigate complex cancer care.
• Participate in clinical research and attend tumor board.
• Collaborate with specialties for comprehensive care.
• Provide APP coverage when needed; engage in CME activities.

Skills

RN license Michigan

Nurse Practitioner license

DEA registration

BLS

Education

RN license in Michigan

ACNP/AG-ACNP/ANP/FNP certification

Graduate NP program

Tools

Oncology outpatient care

Job description

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

• Monitoring of patients receiving treatment protocols including any combination of systemic therapy, radiation, or surgery.


• Direct care and management of patients in the outpatient setting including: performing history and physical, evaluation, development of different diagnoses, collaborating with the physician to develop a plan of care, identification of individuals eligible for clinical trials, patient and family education, counseling and support, collaboration and referral to other services and provision of education to nursing staff, students and community providers


• Management of infusion reactions, drug toxicities, wound care, or pain.Review of laboratory, pathology, and radiographic test results.


• Longitudinal follow-up for disease surveillance and late effects of treatments.


• Assessment and management of psychological distress and navigation of complex care for these patients.


• Participation in clinical research.


• Attendance at tumor board.


• Collaboration with other specialties to provide comprehensive care for these patients.


• Provide coverage for APP colleagues when needed.


• Participation in workshops, conferences or other CME activities pertaining to oncology care.


• Attend programmatic meetings or Cancer Center meetings and occasionally attend regional or national meetings.

Roles and responsibilities may be periodically adjusted as determined by the needs of the Cancer Center Clinical Program to include work with other disease groups or teams if needed.

Required Qualifications

NP

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan


• Current specialty certification to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Adult NP or FNP


• 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 registration required


• AHA approved BLS


• Clinical experience as an APP in the management of oncology patients in the outpatient setting.

PA

• 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 BLS


• Clinical experience as an APP in the management of oncology patients in the outpatient setting.

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

NOTE: 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 of APP experience


• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by interviews and references.


• Experience in the management of sarcoma.


• Experience in the management of patients in oncology related clinical trials.


• The ability to function independently.


• The ability to manage chemotherapy related infusion reactions and side effects.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.


• Ability to manage complex cancer-related pain.

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: $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


• $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: 40 hours/week

Shift: Day shift

Location: Rogel Cancer Center- Blue Team primary with appointments to other teams if needed

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 [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.

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.