Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Division of Hospital Medicine - MSSU

Position Overview

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) position within the Division of Hospital Medicine at Michigan Medicine is designed for qualified Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) to provide inpatient medical care across various service lines, primarily focusing on the Medical Short Stay Unit. The role involves collaborating with hospitalist attending physicians and resident trainees to manage complex internal medicine patients, including those with COVID-19, and participating in educational and quality improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients referred for admission from various sources.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments and document findings.
• Manage care for admitted patients, including ordering diagnostic studies and treatments.
• Review and interpret diagnostic data and write prescriptions under delegated authority.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive procedures as needed.
• Coordinate patient transfers between care sites.
• Lead patient and family communication efforts regarding care plans.
• Call consultants and implement recommended care plans.
• Participate in safety huddles and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Manage patients with COVID-19 in moderate care settings.
• Discharge patients and communicate plans with other care providers.
• Lead case conferences and educational series.
• Precept newly onboarding APPs and students.
• Maintain knowledge of medical principles and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in Michigan for NPs.
• Certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for NPs.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program for NPs.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) for PAs.
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Michigan for PAs.
• At least 1 year of clinical advanced practice provider experience for both NPs and PAs.
• Current DEA registration and ACLS/BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of advanced practice employment experience in inpatient internal medicine.
• Previous observation unit advanced practice experience.
• Experience in intensive care unit or emergency department settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clinical tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to excel in a team-based care model.

Benefits & Perks

• 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