Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO hours

CME allowance

403(b) with employer matching

Relocation assistance

Life Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Corewell Health's Neurosurgery APP team seeks a Physician Assistant to join the inpatient Neurosurgery unit with plans to expand to outpatient care as the team grows.

New APPs undergo a 4-6 month training program led by senior APPs, with opportunities to work independently after training. The role emphasizes collaboration with Neurosurgery physicians and NP colleagues in a busy academic medical environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed PA in the State of Michigan (MI).
• PA-C certification (NCCPA) in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage primary Neurosurgery ICU and floor patients.
• Perform bedside procedures.
• Complete neurosurgery consults.
• Provide OR first assist coverage.
• Neurotrauma pager coverage.
• Educate MSU/Spectrum Health Neurosurgery Residents.
• Collaborate with other providers for safe patient care.

Skills

Clinical independence

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree - Physician Assistant

State license MI - PA

PA-C certification - NCCPA

BLS certification - AHA

ACLS - AHA

PALS - AHA

Job description

The Neurosciences Service Line at Corewell Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing Neurosurgery APP team. As West Michigan’s leading neuroscience referral center, and one of the largest providers of adult neuroscience services in the state, the Neurosurgery department functions within our multidisciplinary team to provide quality care, research, and education within the clinical neurosciences. This position, in partnership with our Neurosurgery NP's and Neurosurgery Residents, will work mainly in the inpatient setting with plans to expand to the outpatient setting as the team grows. New APP's can expect a 4-6 month training process led by our experienced senior APP's. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently after appropriate training & demonstrate excellent clinical acumen. This position plays an integral role in the Neurosurgery team and works collaboratively & cohesively with our Nurse Practitioner and Neurosurgery physicians.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• 12 Hour shift length.
• 14 shifts over a 28-day period, with the expectation that up to 3 will be night shifts.
• Weekend coverage - current expectation is 1 in 4 weekends (subject to change as team expands)
• Holiday coverage – current expectation is 2-3 system holiday per year (subject to change as team expands)
• Management of primary Neurosurgery ICU & floor patients
• Performing bed-side procedure
• Completing neurosurgery consults
• OR case coverage providing first assist
• Neurotrauma Pager coverage
• Education for our MSU/Spectrum Health Neurosurgery Residents
• Collaboration with other providers & members of our health care team to deliver quality & safe patient care.

As an employed APP with Corewell Health, you can expect:

• Access to MyConcierge, a service dedicated to provide you more time to focus on your work/home life balance
• Dedicated PTO Hours in addition to 7 systemwide paid holidays
• $2,500 annually for CME, memberships and conferences
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Relocation Assistance (from 50 miles or more)
• Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits

Basic Qualifications

• Required Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
• LIC-Physician Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan
• CRT-Physician Asst Certified (PA-C) - NCCPA National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross
• CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others.

About Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, boasting a vibrant downtown scene with hundreds of local restaurants and craft breweries. It is the economic and cultural hub of West Michigan, the fastest growing major city in Michigan, and one of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest. A global canvas of creativity and community, Grand Rapids is home to ArtPrize, concert and theater venues, museums, Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, city owned parks, and is located just 30 minutes away from the beautiful west Michigan lakeshore. With a growing metro area population of over 1 million people, Grand Rapids has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute, and education. In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.

Corewell Health

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy, and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 65,000+ dedicated people—including more than 12,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,500 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Neurosurgery - Medical Group West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:00am - 6:00pm/ 6:00pm - 6:00am

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.