Company DescriptionAt Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative

Future of Health:

Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job DescriptionLocation:

 

Henry Ford MacombStatus:

 Contingent |

DaysSetting:

 100% Inpatient | 100%

Adult PatientsCall/Weekends:

 Yes weekends, no call requirements 

Position Overview:

Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic ICU team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. This role focuses on the evaluation, management, and coordination of care for critically ill cardiothoracic patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary ICU setting. The NP/PA will provide inpatient care, perform advanced patient assessments, participate in daily rounding, develop treatment plans, and collaborate closely with intensivists, attending physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to support high-quality patient outcomes. This contingent position requires weekend availability and offers the opportunity to care for complex, high-acuity patients in a fast-paced critical care environment. No call requirements. Why Henry Ford HealthCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefitsOpportunities for professional development and continuing education.

Supportive, collaborative systemwide teamMeaningful impact on employee health and safety Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.

QualificationsAt least 1 year of Cardiothoracic experience as an APP preferredNP or PA graduate from an accredited programCurrent (or in-process) Michigan licensureNational certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire) Education & Training

• Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) Licensure
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required). Certification

• PA:

   Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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NP:

 National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan(e.g., ANCC, AANP) Required CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) - requiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - required (may be obtained after hire)DEA /

Controlled Substance LicensurePA:

 DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing

NP:

 DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process