Physician Assistant Certified

Job ID 243543 : PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) Adult Cardiovascular Surgery

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan Health - Ann Arbor, MI

SUMMARY

The University of Michigan Health, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Section of Adult Cardiovascular Surgery, is currently seeking a Certified Physician Assistant to assist cardiac surgeons in the operative care of adult heart patients, performing such functions as first assist in operating rooms and participating in a wide range of heart procedures.

Coverage as part of the team is 7 days per week, 24 hours per day with on-call responsibilities. 100% operating room, calls are to be divided among the team.

SALARY RANGE : $150,972 - $240,618 / year

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years cardiac surgery experience
• EVH and radial artery harvesting
• 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).
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• ACLS and BLS certification
• Current DEA registration required
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years cardiothoracic / cardiovascular surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in surgery or emergency room / urgent care is desired.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary work setting for this position is in the operating room for the majority of the time where the individual will have responsibilities that include first / second assisting, conduit harvesting, and evaluation / expansion of minimally invasive equipment / approaches.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of cardiac surgery experience with strong interpersonal talents and technically skilled in the operating room.

The cardiothoracic surgery Physician Assistant exercises autonomy in medical decision making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult heart patients.

This may include managing patients with complex, acute, critical and chronic health conditions. In addition, the individual collects and assists in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures and clinical studies.

The position typically analyzes, compares and evaluates various courses of action and has the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities.

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
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work / Life Resources

UNION AFFILIATION

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.

Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.