Henry Ford Health System
Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Surgery Shoulder/Upper Extremi
Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
W e are growing! New position supporting 2 Physicians who maintain busy practices.
Day position, no weekends or call. Will work primarily at Henry Ford Detroit, Templin in Wyandotte, Grosse Pointe Cottage OR and Detroit OR locations.
Selected APP would split time between the operating room as a first assist as well as having their own independent clinic.
In the clinic setting, the APP would decompress the physician clinics of preoperative and postoperative patients.
The individual will also allow for increased patient access, specifically during times of more urgent acuity.
The versatility of the APP position would also allow for coverage during physician absence/sports coverage or if needed for patient access.
Previous experience in the ambulatory clinic setting is also preferred.
May be occasionally required to round on postoperative patients in the inpatient setting.
Will need to be comfortable working with residents and other APPs.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Surgical PA will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
The Surgical PA will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first-line provider to patients and their families.
Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders, and interprets tests, makes diagnoses, and institutes appropriate treatment programs.
Works in collaboration with staff physicians, house officers, nurses, and other medical care team members to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently.
Specific procedures are individually credentialed as indicated by training and experience. First or second assist in surgical cases.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree or Completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program- OR- Master's degree in nursing
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Requires Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)- OR- Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse
Current ACLS or BLS as required. Current ATLS/PALS provider status as required.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Orthopedics
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.
Day position, no weekends or call. Will work primarily at Henry Ford Detroit, Templin in Wyandotte, Grosse Pointe Cottage OR and Detroit OR locations.
Selected APP would split time between the operating room as a first assist as well as having their own independent clinic.
In the clinic setting, the APP would decompress the physician clinics of preoperative and postoperative patients.
The individual will also allow for increased patient access, specifically during times of more urgent acuity.
The versatility of the APP position would also allow for coverage during physician absence/sports coverage or if needed for patient access.
Previous experience in the ambulatory clinic setting is also preferred.
May be occasionally required to round on postoperative patients in the inpatient setting.
Will need to be comfortable working with residents and other APPs.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Surgical PA will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
The Surgical PA will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first-line provider to patients and their families.
Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders, and interprets tests, makes diagnoses, and institutes appropriate treatment programs.
Works in collaboration with staff physicians, house officers, nurses, and other medical care team members to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently.
Specific procedures are individually credentialed as indicated by training and experience. First or second assist in surgical cases.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree or Completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program- OR- Master's degree in nursing
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Requires Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)- OR- Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse
Current ACLS or BLS as required. Current ATLS/PALS provider status as required.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Orthopedics
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.