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Inpatient/Outpatient:100% inpatient

Case Load:100% Adult

Position Overview:

Henry Ford Health is seeking an experiencedcontingent Physician Assistantto join the Trauma Service atHenry Ford Providence Novi. The APP will respond to all trauma activations in the Emergency Department, perform inpatient rounding, and serve as the primary provider for trauma ICU patients. This role requires close collaboration with trauma surgeons and the APP trauma team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered trauma care.

Qualifications & Experience

+ ATLS certification required

+ Minimum of 2 years of acute trauma experienceat a Trauma Center

+ Demonstrated experience withdirect management of ICU patients

+ Ability to step into the role withminimal orientation

+ New graduates will not be considered

Clinical Responsibilities

+ ED trauma activations and inpatient trauma care

+ Primary coverage for trauma ICU patients

+ Minimal to no operating room time

+ Opportunities for bedside procedures including laceration repair, wound debridement, wound vac placement, and—based on experience—chest tubes and central line placement

This position is ideal for a seasoned trauma PA seeking a hands-on, high-acuity clinical role within a collaborative trauma team environment.

Schedule– Contingent. 12-hour shifts, 6a-630p OR 6p-630a to achieve 24/7 coverage.

Weekend requirement– As available.

Call requirement– No.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care for injured and surgical critical care patients. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders, and interprets tests, makes diagnoses, and institutes appropriate treatment. Works in collaboration with trauma and surgical critical care physicians, staff physicians, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in Nursing OR Bachelor's degree. Completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Certified Nurse Practitioner in Michigan. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Michigan. Current ACLS and PALS provider status. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider status within three (3) months of hire. OR Michigan licensure and continued certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). Current ACLS and PALS provider status. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider status within three (3) months of hire.

Qualifications:

• PA – Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

• PA – Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Licensure and Certification

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)

• National certification as a PA (e.g., NCCPA)

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• DEA/CSL, required through credentialing.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years trauma experience at Trauma Center.

• Experience with direct management of ICU patients.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

• Commitment to patient-centered are and continuous professional development.

Conditions of Employment

• Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke-free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with appliable state law.

• Successful credentialing process / all offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals

+ Department: Trauma Services 001

+ Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford Providence Novi 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.