Full Job Description
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 # 261026 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 261027
A total of one (1), 1.0 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!
Full Time Salary range: $125,605 – 193,013 / 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*
- Primary role is provision of palliative care for oncology and hematology patients to optimize quality of life and mitigate suffering
- Provide new visits in person and follow up visits through telehealth
- Palliative care and symptom management to include pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management methods, support for long-term side effects of chemotherapy, and support for complex psychosocial needs
- Prescribing of opioids
- Education and support to improve transition to hospice
- Direct care and management of patients in the outpatient setting which includes: performing history and physical, development of differential diagnoses, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement a plan of care
- Provide patient and family education, counseling and support,
- Collaborate with and refer to other supportive care services
- Provide education to nursing staff, students and the community
- Cover for colleagues when needed
- Participate in workshops, conferences or other CME activities pertaining to oncology or palliative care
- Attend programmatic meetings or Cancer Center meetings
Roles and responsibilities may be periodically adjusted as determined by the needs of the Cancer Center Clinical Program. May also provide palliative care for non-oncology patients if needed.
Required Qualifications*
NP:
- 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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult Nurse Practitioner or Acute 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).
- Current DEA registration required
- AHA approved BLS
- 2+ years of APP experience in palliative care or oncology
PA:
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- 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.
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- Current DEA registration required
- AHA approved BLS
- 2+ years of APP experience in palliative care or oncology
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.
Desired Qualifications*
- Palliative care certification
- Oncology certification
- The ability to function independently
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interview
- Experience with telehealth
- Experience with EPIC
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 hours/week Shift: Day shift Location: Rogel Cancer Center (Primary). May also include Brighton Center for Specialty Care, West Ann Arbor or Northville Health Center if needed- Gold Team.
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 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.
Job Opening ID
261027
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Rogel Cancer Center Clinic – Palliative Care
Job Title
PA Medical Specialty
Work Location
Michigan Medicine – Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Gold Cancer Center
Posting Begin/End Date
3/07/2025 – 3/14/2025
Career Interest
Physician Assistant – Advanced Practice Professional