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Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center Clinics: Cardiac Surgery
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Position Number: 1742059
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

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

Job Opening ID: 181978
Work Location: Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Um Hospital
Department: UMH CVC Clinic
Posting Begin/End Date: 12/12/2019 12/20/2019
Salary:
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional

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 # 181977 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 181978

A total of one(1), 1.0 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 26,000 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.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings.
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Plan
Generous Time Off Allowances
Annual Professional Development Funds
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
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 in Cardiovascular Medicine at the CVC Clinic.
Under physician supervision, the Advanced Practice Professional will coordinate care of clinic patient's, 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 OR Adult Gerontology 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).
DEA registration required

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.
DEA registration required

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*

5 years' experience caring for the cardiac surgery population and/or cardiology patients
At least three year's working full time in an Advanced Practice role, preferably in cardiac surgery or Cardiology
Specific experience as an Advanced Practice Provider caring for patients with valve disease and treating hemodynamics.
At least 2 years' experience caring for chronic cardiology disease.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology.
ACLS certified with-in 6 months of hire
Interprets telemetry and basic ECG.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate the clinical care needs of complex patients.
Must demonstrate a high level of independent problem solving and decision making abilities.
Demonstrated expert analytical skills and ability to prioritize assignments and manage busy work environment
Ability to demonstrate good computer skills including computer documentation and order entry.
Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex, patients and providing safe hand offs to the next provider.
Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous clinical instructional role

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hours

Day shift - No on-Call /4 days.

Location: CVC Clinic

Additional 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 UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.

Additional Information

We, the staff and faculty of the U-M Cardiovascular Center (CVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Respect and Compassion; Collaboration; Innovation; and Commitment to Excellence.

Each CVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The CVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Applicants are expected to review the following PowerPoint presentation which provides an overview of the Cardiovascular Centers philosophy and culture:

http://www.med.umich.edu/cvc/cvcpotentialteam.pdf

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.

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.

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. Michigan Medicine, like 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.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/181978/advanced_practice_professional_physician_assistant_cardiovascular_center_clinics_cardiac_surgery