Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Rogel Cancer Center – Multispecialty Medical Oncology

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 # 247602 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 247603

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: $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*

• Provide care for oncology patients in multiple specialties including melanoma medical oncology, GI medical oncology and urologic medical oncology with the potential to expand care for patients with other oncologic conditions
• Direct care and management of patients in the outpatient setting which includes: performing history and physical, ordering labs and diagnostic testing, development of differential diagnoses, collaboration with the physician to develop a plan of care, provision of patient and family education, counseling and support, collaboration and referral to other services and provision of education to nursing staff, students and the community
• Management of treatment related toxicities
• Management of disease related symptoms
• Review laboratory, pathology and radiographic test results
• Ongoing monitoring of patients requiring surveillance
• Participation in tumor board meetings as needed
• Participation in clinical research which may include tasks such as screening patients for clinical trials, ordering appropriate tests/labs, monitoring for specific effects or symptoms.
• Participation in workshops, conferences or other CME activities pertaining to oncology or palliative care
• Attendance at programmatic meetings or Cancer Center meetings and occasionally attend regional or national meetings
• This role may include sessions at another clinic site as needed (Brighton Center for Specialty Care)

Roles and responsibilities may be periodically adjusted as determined by the needs of the Cancer Center Clinical Program.

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

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

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 employmentNOTE: Applicants who have left the bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience in clinical oncology
• Ability to recognize oncology-related problems and initiate interventions
• Demonstrates expertise in symptom management
• Demonstrates leadership in work setting and other professional activities through participation in workplace committees, educational institutions or professional organizations
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as measured by references and interview

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 hours/week Shift: Day shift Location: Rogel Cancer Center, Gold and Blue primary with possible sessions at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care. Additional assignment to Maize Cancer Center team as needed.

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.