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Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Inpatient Urology
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, 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. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$155,199 / year median in Michigan
+13% projected growth
Job Description
- The Department of Urology is seeking a qualified APP to join the inpatient Urology service.
Responsibilities:
Management of care for adult patients admitted to the Urology service. Daily list updates and rounding with resident and attending teams. Ordering, interpretation, and management of appropriate imaging and lab studies. Identification, ordering and monitoring of appropriate pharmacologic agents. Providing and documenting care according to University of Michigan Health System standards including progress notes, discharge summaries and consults with associated billing codes where appropriate. Patient education including urologic condition recommendations, Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube management and flushes, neobladder irrigation, foley management, SPT management, ostomy care, catheter care including intermittent self-catheterization, wound care, and pre and post operative care. Coordinating timely discharge process with patient and family education, solution generating for any barriers that arise, and communication with chief resident and/or supervising physician. Evaluation of acute post op patients. Assist in minor procedures as directed by attending physician. Coordination and discussion of patient care with consulting services. Participate in clinical trials when applicable. These job duties may be modified depending on the needs of the Department of Urology. Required Qualifications- NP Requirements Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and specialty certification as a NP in the State of Michigan Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
PA/NP PA
Requirements Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan. Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP. Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required Current DEA registration required ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center). One (1) year of experience as aPA/NP 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. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.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 with surgical patient care.
Salary range:
$135,855- $208,763 / year What benefits can you look forward to?
Work Schedule Hours:
40 hoursShift/Hours:
Day shift Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), 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 UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu. 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. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Job Opening
ID 282775
Working Title Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Inpatient Urology Job Title PA Surgical 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 Urology
- Non Clinic Posting Begin/End Date 9/04/2026
- 9/11/2026 Career Interest Physician Assistant
- Advanced Practice Professional
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance