A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, 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.
CVICU | Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Henry Ford St. John Henry Ford Health - 3.8 Southfield, MI Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Qualifications BLS Certification ACLS Certification DEA License Advanced practice provider Critical care (emergency response procedures)
Full Job Description Location:
22101
Moross Road Detroit, MI Status:
Full-Time |
Days Schedule:
Monday -
Friday Setting:
100%
Inpatient Call/Weekends:
Weekend rotating every 3rd weekend. No call.
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team at Henry Ford St. John Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialized care for critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including those recovering from CABG, valve replacement, and other cardiothoracic procedures, as well as patients requiring advanced life-support therapies. Working collaboratively with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and a multidisciplinary care team, the APP will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based critical care. Candidates must have at least one year of prior ICU experience, with cardiac ICU experience preferred. Why Henry Ford Health Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Supportive, collaborative systemwide team Meaningful impact on employee health and safety Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Qualifications:
NP or PA graduate from an accredited program Current Michigan licensure National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
BLS, ACLS
certified At least 1 year of previous ICU experience, preferably cardiac ICU Cardiology and surgery experience, preferred Education & Training 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) Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Licensure Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)
Certification NP:
National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
PA:
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Required Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) - required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - required (may be obtained after hire) DEA /
Controlled Substance Licensure PA:
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
Additional Information Organization:
Henry Ford Providence Hospitals Department:
AMG Cardiothoracic Surg Assocs Henry Ford Health Location:
Henry Ford St.
John Hospital Shift:
Day Job Union Code:
Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services - from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the
Future of Health:
Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers. Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
