University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Advanced Practice Professional (PA)- Outpatient Neurosurgery
University of Michigan is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, and they are seeking Advanced Practice Professionals to provide health care to neurosurgical spine patients and manage a variety of neurological conditions. The role involves diagnosing and treating patients, performing evaluations, and collaborating with neurosurgeons to formulate treatment plans.
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Responsibilities
Provide health care to predominately neurosurgical spine patients in addition to caring for patients with scoliosis, vascular, cranial disorders, functional neurologic disorders and brachial plexus/peripheral nerve patients
Diagnoses and treatment of neurosurgical patients as well as providing preoperative and postoperative care independently and through collaborative relationships
Complete New patient Evaluations independently
Perform detailed history and physical examinations
Comprehensive assessment of neurological conditions
Collaborate and present patient findings to the attending neurosurgeons to formulate a treatment plan
Order and interpret appropriate radiographic studies and perform office procedures
Collect and assist in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests; radiographic procedures and clinical studies; administer follow-up to patients and assist in the referral to various internal and external facilities
Evaluate postoperative patients and perform routine follow-up visits
Provide urgent same-day office visits
Qualification
Required
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 Nurse Practitioner, FNP, AGPCNP, or ANP
Minimum 2 years experience as an outpatient advanced practice provider in a neurosurgical practice
APP experience functioning independently
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 registration required
BLS
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
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
Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum 2 years experience as an outpatient advanced practice provider in a neurosurgical practice
APP experience functioning independently
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
Current DEA registration required
BLS
Preferred
2 or more years of Outpatient APP experience caring for Surgical spine patients
Outpatient APP experience caring for multiple neurosurgical disorders (brain tumor, scoliosis, neurovascular conditions, brachial plexus)
APP experience functioning independently
Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate as a patient advocate
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment
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 Progam
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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