Physician Assistant (PA) UH Acute Care Surgery
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Job summary
Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Acute Care Surgery team. The APP will provide patient care for adult trauma and general surgery patients, including burn patients, across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, diagnostic tests, coordinating with teams, documenting care, leading rounds, ambulatory clinics, and prescribing medications under Michigan law.
Qualifications
- ARC-PA accredited PA program required.
- NCCPA certification required.
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Michigan.
- BLS certification, NPI registration, DEA registration, and Michigan CS license required.
- One year outpatient surgical/urgent care experience and three years inpatient surgical experience required.
Responsibilities
- Inpatient rounding and order entry.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Coordinate with consulting teams.
- Maintain complete and timely documentation of patient care.
- Serve as first contact for patient care and respond to questions via EMR chat, page, and phone.
- Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds with team members.
- Ambulatory clinic care of general surgery and burn patients.
- Order and prescribe medications in accordance with Michigan law.
- Assist with minor procedures and wound care.
- Educate patients and families on disease and treatment.
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Job description
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This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 285034and PAs are directed to apply to job # 285035.
A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
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.
The Section of General Surgery and the Division of Acute Care Surgery (ACS) at Michigan Medicine is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The PAs and NPs support the faculty and resident ACS teams to provide patient care for adult trauma and general surgery patients, and adult and pediatric burn patients. This is a great opportunity for motivated professionals to provide patient care through diagnosis and treatment of surgical patients across a broad spectrum within Michigan Medicine.
The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will participate in all aspects of inpatient care for patients admitted to the Acute Care Surgery and Burn services. They will also be expected to support the Acute Care and Burn surgery outpatient clinics. This position will also offer the opportunity to collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and residents in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. These job duties may be modified depending on the needs of the Section of General Surgery and the Division of Acute Care Surgery.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Inpatient rounding and order entry
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests
- Coordinate with consulting teams
- Maintain complete and timely documentation of patient care
- Serve as first contact for patient care, respond to questions from nursing and other healthcare professionals via EMR secure chat, page, and phone
- Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds with case managers, pharmacists, social workers, and others
- Facilitate transition of care and function as a liaison between the inpatient and outpatient settings and between staff to ensure continuity of care
- Ambulatory clinic care of general surgery and burn patients
- Order and prescribe medications in accordance with statutes, rules and regulations of the State of Michigan
- Minor procedures including delayed primary wound closure, negative pressure wound VAC management
- Maintenance, troubleshooting, and removal of nasogastric tubes, chest tubes, surgical feeding tubes and surgical drains
- Educate and counsel patients and family members on disease pathophysiology, management, and trajectory
- Manage peri-procedural risk assessments and medication management recommendations for all procedures and surgeries
- Participate in educational activities of the Acute Care Surgery service
Required Qualifications (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
Required Qualifications (NP):
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
Required Qualifications for both PA and NP candidates:
- BLS certification
- NPI registration
- Current DEA registration
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance license
- One (1) year outpatient clinical experience in a surgical or urgent care setting as an APP
- Three (3) years inpatient clinical experience on a surgical service as an APP
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.
- Clinical experience with burn care as an APP
- Familiarity and competence with electronic medical records systems
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team including learners
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by references and interviews
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment
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!
Salary range: $135,855 - $208,763 / 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
- $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
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 .
Hours: 40hrs per week
Shifts: APPs are scheduled in support of a 24/7 staffing model. Shifts will include a mix of days, nights, and weekends.
*There will be shift premium for evening and weekend shifts
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org .
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
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.
285035
Physician Assistant (PA) UH Acute Care Surgery
PA Surgical Specialty
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Onsite
Full-Time
Regular
Exempt
Um Hospital
10/30/2026 - 11/13/2026
Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional
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