Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Brighton Center for Specialty Care- Urology

How to Apply

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. 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.

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. 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: $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
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $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. See new and follow-up patients and provide intervention that is problem oriented for their urological conditions. Clinical areas include General Urology, Neurourology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and Endo Urology. Care will be provided in an Ambulatory Care clinic setting serving an adult patient population. Clinic sites may include Brighton Center for Specialty Care and/or other Urology Ambulatory Care Unit locations.

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
• See new and follow-up patients and provide intervention that is problem oriented for their urological conditions
• 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 to maximize the health potential of the individual, family, or community.
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory test
• Identify appropriate pharmacologic agents
• Identify non-pharmacologic interventions
• Provide education to patients regarding their urologic care including catheter care and intermittent self-catheterization
• Document care according to Michigan Medicine standards
• Follow up on ordered diagnostic tests and labs
• Perform and/or assist in office procedures to include post-void residuals, post-operative voiding trials, and other necessary procedures
• Assist in office procedures to include urodynamic studies, cystometrograms, cystoscopy and prostate biopsies
• Work collaboratively with supervising physicians, other advanced practice providers, and clinic personnel to successfully deliver high quality care to our Urology patient population
• Analyze, compare, and evaluate various courses of action and have the responsibility to make independent decisions free from immediate direction within the scope of his/her assignments
• Maintain flexibility while providing efficient and effective support to providers and patients
• 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.
• Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current DEA registration required
• BLS certification

PA Requirements

• 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.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• At least one (1) year of working full-time experience in an Advanced Practice role in Urology.
• Experience as an Advanced Practice Provider caring for surgical patients in an ambulatory setting.
• Experience with surgical patient care
• Excellent interpersonal and patient service skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience working in EPIC.
• Experience working within a model of independent patient visits.

Work Schedule

Hours: 20 hours Shift/Hours: Days Monday ? Friday Care will be provided in an Ambulatory Care clinic setting serving an adult patient population. Clinic sites may include Brighton Center for Specialty Care and/or other Urology Ambulatory Care Unit locations.

Modes of Work

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.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

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.

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 [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

255247

Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Brighton Center for Specialty Care- Urology

PA Surgical Specialty

Michigan Medicine – Ann Arbor

Onsite

Part-Time

Regular

Exempt

Um Hospital

MM BCSC Adult Multispecialty

10/04/2024 – 10/18/2024

Physician Assistant – Advanced Practice Professional