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Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center Clinics: Cardiac Surgery

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 # 272822 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 272824

A total of one(1), 0.75 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (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!

Salary range : $130,630 - $200,734 / 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 Advanced Practice Professional will provide health care and specialized health services to patients and families enrolled in the Cardiac Surgery Program at the CVC Clinic.

+ Under physician supervision, the Advanced Practice Professional will coordinate care of clinic patients, perform consultations, pre-op evaluation and history, and follow up with the patients post-operatively.

+ Will also provide clinical expertise and direction to support patient medication management.

+ Will collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care.

+ Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to physicians, the RN/Clinical Team; streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including communicating specific patient needs to internal and external Michigan Medicine team members and other ambulatory care providers.

+ Participate in quality assurance activities including Lean Projects with the Cardiac Surgery clinical team as necessary.

+ Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction.

+ Participate in the development and presentation of educational experiences for patients, families and health care professionals.

+ Utilize Service Excellence and Patient Family Centered Care in daily practice.

+ Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by Michigan Medicine.

+ Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code.

Required Qualifications*

NP:

+ 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 Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

+ Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

+ Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

+ Minimum of 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) provider (NP or PA) experience in adult cardiology or cardiac surgery

+ Current DEA registration required

+ AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center

+ ACLS

PA:

+ 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

+ Minimum of 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) provider (NP or PA) experience in adult cardiology or cardiac surgery

+ AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center

+ ACLS

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

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.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

+ At least 3 years’ working full time in an Advanced Practice role in cardiac surgery or Cardiology in the last 5 years

+ Specific experience as an Advanced Practice Provider caring for patients with valve disease, aortic and treating hemodynamics.

+ 3 years’ experience within the last 4 years caring for the cardiac surgery or cardiology patients.

+ 2 years experience within the last 5 years caring for the adult surgical population.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology.

+ Demonstrates ability to independently manage complex care and a panel of patients in an advanced practice role.

+ Experience with wound care management and treatment of incision and drainage.

+ Experience with interpretation imaging modalities such as echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, and CTA.

+ EKG interpretation.

+ Demonstrated expert analytical skills and ability to prioritize assignments and manage busy work environment.

+ Demonstrated clinical leadership as evidence by committees, organization memberships, etc.

+ Demonstrated experience in process and quality improvement.

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 30 hours

Day shift - No on-Call /4 days, variable shifts

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 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 employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

272824

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center Clinics: Cardiac Surgery

Job Title

PA Surgical Specialty

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM CVC Clinic

Posting Begin/End Date

1/12/2026 - 1/18/2026

Career Interest

Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional