Rheumatology | Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (part-time) | Henry Ford Health Jackson

Position Overview

Henry Ford Health is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Rheumatology team in Jackson. This role focuses on the evaluation and management of patients who are already established within the clinic, providing ongoing care for a variety of rheumatologic conditions. Candidates with experience in rheumatology or primary care are preferred. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered specialty care.

Why Henry Ford Health

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
Meaningful impact on employee health and safety

Qualifications

• NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
• Curent (or in-process) Michigan licensure
• National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
• BLS, DEA, CSL
• Experience in Rheumatology or Primary Health, preferred.

Education & Training

• Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
• Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Licensure

• NP: Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)
• PA: Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required)
• NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
• PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required (may be obtained after hire)

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.