Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Spine Full time Days West Bloomfield, Detroit, Plymouth

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Jan 07, 2025
Wonderful opportunity to join our growing orthopedic team! Monday through Friday working primarily at the West Bloomfield, Detroit, and Plymouth locations. The selected APP would be split between the operating room as a first assist as well as having their own independent or side-by-side clinic. In the clinic setting, the APP would decompress the physician clinics of preoperative and postoperative patients, management of nonoperative spine visits, and increase surgical referrals. The APP will also allow for increased patient access, specifically during times of more urgent acuity. The versatility of the APP position would also allow for coverage during physician absence or if needed for patient access. Seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with at least 1 year of dedicated orthopedic experience, preferably in ortho spine or neurosurgical spine. Preference would be exposure as a first assist in the operating room. Previous experience in the ambulatory clinic setting is also preferred. Will need to be comfortable working with residents and other APPs. No inpatient care for this position. No weekend or call. The Surgical PA will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The Surgical PA will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first-line provider to patients and their families. Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders, and interprets tests, makes diagnoses, and institutes appropriate treatment programs. Works in collaboration with staff physicians, house officers, nurses, and other medical care team members to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently. Specific procedures are individually credentialed as indicated by training and experience. First or second assist in surgical cases. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree or Completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program -OR- Master's degree in nursing. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Requires Michigan state licensure and continued certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)-OR- Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Current State license as a Registered Nurse Current ACLS or BLS as required. Current ATLS/PALS provider status as required. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group Department: Orthopedics Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable