Job Description

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 # 257748 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 257749

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

Job Summary

The Division of Hospital Medicine program is seeking to hire temporary physician assistant(s)(PA) and/or nurse practitioner(s) (NP) to join our hospitalist program and practice inpatient medicine across multiple service lines, with primary coverage on our inpatient Medicine Faculty Hospitalist and Medical Short Stay Unit. 
 

The Division of Hospital Medicine is a rapidly growing, dynamic and evolving group within the Department of Internal Medicine. The Division cares for complex internal medicine patients that have needs ranging from observation/short stay and planned procedures, to general care, moderate and intensive care including those positive for (or patients under investigation for) COVID-19. Clinicians in the Division care for patients with a wide range of illnesses and system-based problems, ranging from hematological malignancies to cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and multi-system disease. Advanced practice providers (APPs) work in close collaboration with hospitalist attending physicians and resident trainees to assist with triaging patients, completing history and physicals and other daily documentation, evaluating, and managing patients who are admitted or need admission, and formulating diagnostic and treatment plans. The role also includes admitting, triage and cross-coverage responsibilities along with procedural and other specialty duties as described below.
 

The Hospital Medicine APP role is based on collaborative model of care teams made up of physician and advanced practice providers on services including (but not limited to): Medical Short Stay Unit, Medicine Faculty Hospitalists, Medicine Procedure Service, Medicine Hematology co-managed service, and internal medicine resident ward services. APPs in the Division of Hospital Medicine are expected to not only engage in clinical activities and responsibilities, but also engage in education and continuous quality improvement activities.
 

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.

Responsibilities*

Required Qualifications*

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

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*

Work Schedule

Shifts range from 10-12 hours in duration, and work hours include those that cover day, evening, and night shifts.  This includes possible cross coverage shifts to other hospital medicine services. Holiday and weekend coverage is required. On-call responsibility for 48-72 hours a month.

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 work modes.

Additional Information

This job opening is for a Unit-Based Temporary PA position with the Division of Hospital Medicine- Medical Short Stay Unit (MSSU)
* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level.
These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine.

Additional Information

This job posting is for a Michigan Medicine Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

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.

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.

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