Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic ICU Days

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Health & safety impact

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a contingent NP/PA to join the Cardiothoracic ICU team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. The role focuses on evaluation, management, and coordination of care for critically ill cardiothoracic patients in a multidisciplinary ICU setting.

Weekend availability is required, with no on-call requirements. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive systemwide team dedicated to patient safety

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Cardiothoracic experience as an APP preferred.
• NP or PA graduate from an accredited program.
• Current (or in-process) Michigan licensure.
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA).
• BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care, perform advanced patient assessments, and participate in daily rounding.
• Collaborate with intensivists, attending physicians, consultants, and nursing staff to support high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Cardiothoracic experience

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

CCNE/NL NAC accredited NP program

Job description

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford Macomb

Status: Contingent | Days

Setting: 100% Inpatient | 100% Adult Patients

Call/Weekends: Yes weekends, no call requirements

Position Overview

Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic ICU team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. This role focuses on the evaluation, management, and coordination of care for critically ill cardiothoracic patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary ICU setting. The NP/PA will provide inpatient care, perform advanced patient assessments, participate in daily rounding, develop treatment plans, and collaborate closely with intensivists, attending physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to support high-quality patient outcomes. This contingent position requires weekend availability and offers the opportunity to care for complex, high-acuity patients in a fast-paced critical care environment. No call requirements.

Why Henry Ford Health

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
• Meaningful impact on employee health and safety

Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Cardiothoracic experience as an APP preferred
• NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
• Current (or in-process) Michigan licensure
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
• BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire)

Education & Training

• Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

Licensure

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required).

Certification

• PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan

(e.g., ANCC, AANP)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required (may be obtained after hire)

DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure

• PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
• NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process