Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Brighton Center for Specialty Care- Urology
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 # 255246 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 255247.
A total of one (1), 0.5 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission Statement
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
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.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Salary range: $116,239- $178,620/ 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
Responsibilities*
Basic Function and Responsibility
Provide medical care and treatment under the direction and responsibility of a physician. Care will be provided in an Ambulatory Care clinic setting serving an adult patient population.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Effectively evaluate and manage the care of adult general Urology, Neurourology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, and Endo Urology patients.
- Provide care as directed by your supervising physician and established practice guidelines/protocols.
- Obtain a relevant health and medical history.
- Perform a physical examination based on age and history.
- Conduct preventive screening procedures based on age and history.
- Identify actual and potential health problems and needs.
- Formulate the appropriate diagnoses based on the history, physical examination, and clinical findings.
- Establish priorities and a mutually acceptable plan of care.
- Order appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory tests.
- Provide education to patients regarding their urologic care.
- Document care according to Michigan Medicine standards.
- Work collaboratively with supervising physicians, other advanced practice providers, and clinic personnel.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
NP Requirements
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current DEA registration required.
- BLS certification.
PA Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- Current DEA registration required.
- BLS certification.
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.
Desired Qualifications*
- At least one (1) year of working full-time experience in an Advanced Practice role in Urology.
- Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
Work Schedule
Hours: 20 hours
Shift/Hours: Days Monday – Friday.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine.
Contact Information
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.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.
Selection Process
Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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