Advanced Practice Professional (Nurse Practitioner) Orthopaedic Upper Extremity

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

The Orthopaedic Surgery-Upper Extremity service is seeking a physician assistant/nurse practitioner to provide and advance the care of our patients through dedicated, professional service as an integral member of a comprehensive team.

• Assisting surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic Upper extremity patients in the outpatient setting, possible inpatient or OR setting
• Providing service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as management of non-operative patient conditions
• Performing detailed medical history; performing physical examination and presenting pertinent data to the medical staff
• Collecting and assisting in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic imaging studies and laboratory tests
• Evaluation and treatment of patients autonomously with faculty support as needed
• Performing various minor office-based procedures, including application of braces, splints, casts, and injection/aspirations
• Assisting surgeons in the operating room as needed
• Assisting surgeons in rounding as needed
• Serving as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center) and medical (nursing and medical assistants) staff daily and in instances of faculty absences
• Coordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care
• Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities
• Participation in quality improvement activities
• Provide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficiently
• Possibility for coverage of Ortho Acute Injury patients

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, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Primary Care NP will be considered
• 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
• Two or more years of APP experience
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions

PA:

• 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
• Two or more years of APP experience
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP, preferred experience in Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Hand conditions

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 as a PA/NP in the orthopaedic outpatient setting, with procedural care, fracture care, and perioperative surgical patient management
• Experience as a PA/NP in evaluation and management of hand, wrist, elbow, and upper extremity conditions preferred
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills
• 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 of the Orthopaedic Upper extremity/hand team and other Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
• Demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities
• Demonstrated active participation in professional development activities

Benefits

• 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
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Pay

Full Time Salary range: $135,855 - $208,763 / year

Schedule

40 hours, primarily weekdays, some flexibility, no on-call requirements