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The University of Michigan

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction (Joints) Hip and Knee replacement-Troy Center for Speciality Care

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What they do

An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$112,527 / year median in Michigan

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

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 # 282760, PAs are directed to apply to job # 282761A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.



The Orthopaedic Surgery-Hip and Knee Replacement service is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to provide and advance the care of our patients through dedicated, professional service as an integral member of a comprehensive team. The Troy Medical Campus will be University of Michigan Health's first clinical presence in the Oakland County market. We are building a state-of-the-art specialty care campus in the heart of Troy where a deeply human commitment to personalized care will come together with world-class expertise, cutting-edge therapies, and a legacy of more than 175 years of transformative research to help patients and families in Oakland County and beyond find their Michigan Answers. The campus will feature two outpatient facilities with over a dozen specialty programs, including Cancer services, Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine, and Reproductive Medicine, as well as a surgery/procedure center, comprehensive imaging services, laboratory, pharmacy, and therapy services. The campus is conveniently located near I-75, surrounded by popular shopping and dining, and features free parking, on-site cafe, with facilities committed to sustainable, environmentally responsible practices.

Job Responsibilities include:

Evaluation and treatment of new orthopaedic patients, peri-operative patients, return visits, injection visits autonomously with faculty support as needed.



Assisting surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic patients in the outpatient, and OR settingAssist/First Assist surgeons in operating roomTriage and responsible for Primary phone call answering patient questions during evenings/weekends (split responsibility with Ortho Faculty/APPs at Troy Campus). Providing service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as management of non-operative patient conditions)Performing detailed medical history and conduct preoperative and postoperative patient evaluationsCollecting and assisting in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic imaging studies and laboratory testsPerforming various minor office-based procedures, injection/aspirations, application of braces, splintsServing as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center) and medical (nursing and medical assistants) staff daily and in instances of faculty absencesMake follow up telephone calls post surgery as neededCoordinate outpatient discharge, write orders as neededCoordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care.



Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities. Participation in quality improvement activitiesParticipation in APP student educationProvide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficiently.

Required Qualifications NP:

Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.



Current certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult Nurse Practitioner Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner will be considered. 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 requiredAHA Approved BLSThree years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NPExperience first assisting Orthopaedic surgery cases

Required Qualifications 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 RequiredCurrent DEA Required.



AHA Approved BLS Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NPExperience first assisting Orthopaedic surgery cases

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

• 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.



Two years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP in ambulatory care Hip and Knee Replacement Experience first assisting total hip and knee replacment surgery Demonstrated experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patient. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.



Demonstrated excellent communication skillsDemonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, and delegate effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team member of the Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Replacement and other Orthopaedic Surgery SpecialistsDemonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment.



Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities.



Demonstrated active participation in professional development activities.

Appointment:

1.0

FTEWork Schedule:

40 hours per week, some flexibility required

Location:

Troy Center for Speciality Care, onboarding will require travel and time at Ann Arbor campus locations, Northville, and/or Brighton locations 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.



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.



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. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine,