Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) General Hepatology

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening. Both qualified Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) are encouraged to apply. One 1.0 FTE position is available.

About the Role

The Taubman Medical Specialties Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) is the clinical home for the Michigan Medicine Hepatology Program, a unique service dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of liver disease.

As a General Hepatology APP, you will be a vital member of a highly functioning multidisciplinary team specializing in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered health services tailored to individuals navigating the challenges of complex liver disease.

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive history and physical examinations for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement specialized care plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Monitor and adjust patient plan of care.
• Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans.
• Complete timely and accurate progress notes.
• Collaborate and/or consult with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
• Provide specialized education to patients and families about disease-based health problems, health maintenance activities, and preventative behaviors.
• Provide prescriptions and instructions for medical supplies as necessary.
• Manage inbox messages and provide cross-cover for other APPs on service.
• Attend required training.
• Stay current with trends and advancements in hepatology by participating in educational programs, attending in-services, engaging with professional associations, and reviewing relevant literature.

Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment

Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Hepatology Hospital Services Director or designee and administrative supervision from the APP Manager.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Specialty Certification as Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.
• Graduate of accredited Nurse Practitioner Program as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP), or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-PCNP).
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current DEA license.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• 1-year experience as an APP.

Physician Assistant

• Current licensure to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Current Controlled Substance License in State of Michigan.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or one of its predecessors agencies CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License.
• Current DEA license.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• 1-year experience as an APP.

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

Desired Qualifications

• General hepatology or gastroenterology experience preferred.
• Experience practicing as an APP in an Ambulatory setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills measured by references and interview.
• Demonstrated success working within a multidisciplinary team model measured by references and interview.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision measured by references and interviews.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks.
• Proficiency working with EPIC (EMR).

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.

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.
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities.
• Medical Malpractice Insurance.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.
• Tuition Support Program.
• Wellness Plans.
• Work/Life Resources.

Pay

Full-time salary range: $135,855 - $208,763 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with possible evenings.
• The schedule is subject to change based on clinical operational demands.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine.