Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (B) PRN, Neurosurgery

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join Specialty Surgical APPs.

You will provide medical management, order tests, collaborate with physicians, and educate patients within state laws and practice agreements.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, requires Michigan licensure, NCCPA certification, and a collaborative team environment with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA recognized PA program or meet Master in Nursing requirements.
• Previous APP experience preferred.
• 2 years of neurology experience preferred.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner by the state of Michigan.
• BLS; ACLS and DEA as required by position.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and patient-family centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess medical and psychosocial status and develop a plan of care.
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies; develop diagnostic impressions.
• Request consultations from health professionals as indicated.
• Write medication orders within prescriptive authority and regulations.
• Perform procedures as indicated by patient need and training.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health status and plan of care.

Skills

PA/NP licensure

Neurology experience

Communication skills

Team oriented

Critical thinking

Education

AMA PA program

Masters in Nursing

Job description

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health.

General Summary

Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (NP) are graduates of an accredited educational program and are nationally certified and state licensed professionals. The scope of practice is determined by state law and licensure, facility policy, education, professional judgement, personal experience and practice agreement. Physician assistants are independent prescribers of Schedule II-V controlled substances; using their own DEA number and signature.

Essential Duties

• Utilization of a high degree of discriminative judgement while providing medical management including assessment of medical and psychosocial status, comprehensive history and physical examination and condition assessment. Order and interpretation of appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies and therapeutic modalities with the development of diagnostic impressions and a comprehensive plan of care. Plan of care will be based on current guidelines and with the participating physician when necessary.
• Request consultation from health professionals as indicated by patient condition.
• Write orders for medications within prescriptive authority pursuant to state and federal regulations and the practice agreement.
• Perform procedure as indicated by patient need, PA education, and experience and practice agreement.
• Document all medical findings in the form of H&P/Transition of Care, progress notes, procedure notes, discharge instructions, and discharge summary.
• Instruct, educate and counsel patients and families, as appropriate, on health status, test results, disease process, and plan of care, preventive care and health promotion.

Standard Qualifications

• Education/Training:
• Graduate of AMA recognized PA program that is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants and meet requirements of the state or Masters in Nursing.
• Work Experience:
• Previous APP experience preferred.
• 2 years of previous Neurology experience is preferred.
• Certification/Licensure:
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner by the state of Michigan
• BLS
• ACLS and DEA as required by position
• Other Qualifications:
• Demonstrates critical thinking, possesses excellent oral and written communication skills, team oriented and collaborative outlook with a focus on patient and family centered care.

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 - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Specialty Surgical APPs - Medical Group East WB Mkt

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.1

Hours of Work

Rotating Shifts

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.