Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic OR Days

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to collaborate with cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgeons. You will provide advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, and initiate treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves supervision under a physician, pre/intra/post-care of cardiac and thoracic patients, and documentation such as histories, rounds and discharge summaries.

Qualifications

• Completion of PA/NP program that is ARC-PA/CCNE/NLNAC accredited.
• Current MA licensure as PA/NP in Michigan.
• BLS and ACLS required; DEA/CSL via credentialing.
• Robotic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment, differential diagnosis and clinical decision making with cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgeons.
• Operate under supervision, not always in the presence of a physician staff member.
• Assist in pre-, intra-, and post-care of cardiac and thoracic patients; collect histories, perform rounds, record discharge summaries, assist in procedures, harvest veins during surgery, and develop post-operative plans.
• Credentialed procedures within the specialty are determined by background training and credentialing.
• Flexible to work at least two shifts per month.
• Robotic experience is preferred.

Skills

Advanced assessment

Differential diagnosis

Clinical decision making

Treatment initiation

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

CCNE/NLNAC accredited NP program

Current PA licensure in Michigan

NCCPA certification

Michigan-recognized NP certification

Job description

Job Description

• As a member of the healthcare team, is responsible for providing advanced assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and initiation of treatment in collaboration with the attending Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic surgeons.


• Clinical activities are authorized and performed under the supervision but not necessarily in the presence of a physician member of the medical staff. Prescriptive authority is a delegated privilege under the collaborating physician.


• Assists pre-, intra, and post-care of all cardiac and thoracic patients. Prepares and records patient histories, performs rounds and physical examinations, records discharge summaries, assists in all surgical procedures, performs endoscope vein and radial artery harvesting intra-operatively and formulates post-operative treatment plans for patients.


• Specific procedures within the specialty are individually credentialed, based on background training and experience.


• Flexible to work at least at least 2 shifts per month.


• Robotic experience preferred

Qualifications: Qualifications

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, Nurse Practitioner in 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