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 # 255434, PAs are directed to apply to job # 255435

A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Job Summary

The inpatient Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide primary Orthopaedic care and services to Adult Orthopaedic Service patients.  Occasional outpatient care and Operating Room (OR) coverage may be required. The APP will coordinate coverage with other orthopaedic inpatient APPs, service residents and fellows as needed/dictated by the model of care. Coverage: Trauma, Oncology, Foot and Ankle, Sports, Hand.  (Some flexibility in service coverage may be required)

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! 

Ful 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
• $2200 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Progam
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Responsibilities*

Functional responsibilities

• The APP will clinically and functionally report directly to the Adult General Orthopaedic Service Chief.
• The APP will report administratively to the APP Manager in the Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Service Line.
• Performance reviews will be conducted by the 5A MPlan Director in collaboration with the APP Manager and service chiefs.

Anticipated Work Functions:

• Generate and maintain inpatient census (list)
• Pre-rounding review and information gathering
• Meet and confer with collaborating physician/Service Chief as needed to provide appropriate clinical care
• Round(s) with Residents and attending(s) as per the Service/inpatient care model
• Care on the inpatient floor may include, but is not limited to admissions, history, physical exam, radiographic & laboratory ordering/interpretation, evaluation of wounds, dressings, brace/cast management, pain management, coordination of services, documentation and discharge.
• Coordination of care with residents/fellow(s) 
• Post-round documentation, orders, discharges, inquiries (phone calls and pages from the floor) 
• Prepare and execute handoffs per Medical Staff policies
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives that impact inpatient care
• Assist with education of PA/NP students, medical students and residents
• Coordinate care with various consulting physicians and refer when appropriate.  
• Actively participate in the discharge process including delivery of care, dictating patient summaries, and assist with coding supported by well documented plans of care
• Monitor discharge turnover
• Support the physicians in meeting quality patient standards. 
• Demonstrate effective judgment and ability to understand, react competently and treat patients.
• May be requested to participate in data collection for clinical research studies. 
• May be required to provide occasional care for patients in the ambulatory clinical setting or OR as part of the continuum of care treatment plan.
• Provide pre-operative surgical patient education
   

Nursing Specific Info

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

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.  Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.  If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications*

• 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 
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current DEA required
• AHA Approved BLS
• 1 year of Orthopaedic surgery PA/NP experience, inpatient preferred 
   

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.  
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). 
• 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.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA Required.
• AHA Approved BLS
• 1 year of Orthopaedic surgery PA/NP experience, inpatient preferred 
   

* 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*

• Experience with orthopaedic surgical patient care including experience in the operating room, and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patients
• Experience practicing inpatient medicine also preferred
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, and delegate effectively and efficiently.  
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team member on the Orthopaedic service and with other Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Professionals.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.   
• Demonstrated active participation in professional development 
• Demonstrate superior attention to detail and organizational commitment
• Demonstrate leadership in a professional healthcare setting and other professional activities
   

Work Schedule

Appointment:  1.0 FTE

Hours/Shift: 5 days/week, 40 hours/week (Some flexibility in schedule may be required)
Shift/Hours/Days:  Days, no weekends or on-call requirements
Location: Adult Hospitals



 

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 the .

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.