Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (D), CVOR - Regional

Job Summary

Physician Assistants (PA) are graduates of accredited educational programs, nationally certified, and state licensed professionals. They independently prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances using their own DEA number and signature. Reporting to the Manager APP, this position supports cardiac surgery programs at Troy, Royal Oak, and Dearborn campuses, including on-call, weekend, and holiday requirements based on department needs.

Areas Of Responsibilities

• Utilize high-degree discriminative judgement for medical management, including assessments, history and physical examinations, and condition evaluations.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and therapeutic modalities, developing diagnostic impressions and comprehensive care plans.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on current guidelines and physician input when necessary.
• Consult with healthcare professionals as needed based on patient conditions.
• Write and execute orders for medications within prescriptive authority, adhering to state and federal regulations and practice agreements.
• Document all medical findings in H&P/Transition of Care, progress notes, procedure notes, discharge instructions, and summaries.
• Instruct and educate patients and families on health status, test results, disease processes, and care plans, promoting health promotion and preventive care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or equivalent from an AMA-accredited PA program meeting state requirements.
• Previous first assist experience required.
• Vein harvesting experience preferred.
• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Michigan.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Registered with the DEA for Michigan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from AHA.