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University of Michigan · 22 hours 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

Current licensure as NP/PASpecialty certification NP/PA2 years outpatient experienceDEA registrationBLS certificationIndependent functioningClinical care coordinationPrioritizeCommunication skills

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
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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

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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.

H1B Sponsorship

University of Michigan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (662)
2024 (594)
2023 (787)
2022 (473)
2021 (411)
2020 (324)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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