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Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Cardiology

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 # 262334 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 262335

A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professionals (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:** $125,605 - $193,013 / 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*

This position will have outpatient and consultative responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Participates in the care of outpatients in the congenital heart center. Specifically, general cardiology clinic and focused clinics for infants in the interstage period. Once trained, the interstage visits will be directed or independent visits.

Participates in both in person and virtual visits.

Participates in program development, protocol review and development, and quality improvement with opportunities to participate in clinical research.

Consistent with the collaborative practice agreement, diagnose and treat patients in a medical and post-surgical care setting. Exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. This will include managing patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions. Performs admission H&P's, consults, new patient visits, return visits and subsequent care days.

Performs health assessments, including patient history, physical examinations, diagnostic tests and appropriate interventions or referrals.

Documents patient care, progress towards goals and maintains complete and detailed patient records. Provides health education. Develops and implements patient education programs. Presents workshops, lectures and in-service programs for care team members as well as patients and families.

A small portion of effort will be spent providing cross coverage for other Advanced Practice Providers (responsibilities TBD).

Required Qualifications*

Nurse Practitioner

+ 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 Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

+ Graduation from 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

+ PALS certification (if ACLS certified, must have PALS within 1-2 months of employment)

+ Three (3) years of clinical care for pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery patients

Physician Assistant

+ 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.

+ Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

+ Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.

+ State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required

+ Current DEA registration required

+ PALS certification (if ACLS certified, must have PALS within 1-2 months of employment)

+ Three (3) years of clinical care for pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery patients

NOTE:

*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.

Desired Qualifications*

+ APP experience in caring for congenital heart disease, pediatric cardiology or pediatric cardiac surgery patients.

+ Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination, order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans that are responsive to patient and family needs and preferences in a pediatric acute or critical care setting and in a clinic setting.

+ Prior experience in quality improvement and research in this population

+ Demonstrated skill with patient education in post surgical management for pediatric cardiac surgery patients

+ Demonstrated skill with and knowledge of the principles of Patient and Family Centered Care.

+ Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

+ Self-directed, reliable, demonstrates initiative and motivation to work independently as evidenced by previous/current employment experience and demonstrated in annual evaluations.

+ Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills

Work Schedule

Hours per week: 40

Days/ Hours/ Shift: Day shift

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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 [email protected] . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine,please visit here. (https://careers.umich.edu/search-jobs?career\_interest=610&work\_location=All&position=All®ular\_temporary=All&job\_id=&department=&title=&keyword=)

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

262335

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Cardiology

Job Title

PA Medical 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 CW Ped Cardiology - Tech

Posting Begin/End Date

5/19/2025 - 5/25/2025

Career Interest

Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional