How to Apply

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.

Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to job # 282760, PAs are directed to apply to job # 282761

A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Job Summary

The Orthopaedic Surgery-Hip and Knee Replacement service is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to provide and advance the care of our patients through dedicated, professional service as an integral member of a comprehensive team.

The Troy Medical Campus will be University of Michigan Health's first clinical presence in the Oakland County market. We are building a state-of-the-art specialty care campus in the heart of Troy where a deeply human commitment to personalized care will come together with world-class expertise, cutting-edge therapies, and a legacy of more than 175 years of transformative research to help patients and families in Oakland County and beyond find their Michigan Answers. The campus will feature two outpatient facilities with over a dozen specialty programs, including Cancer services, Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine, and Reproductive Medicine, as well as a surgery/procedure center, comprehensive imaging services, laboratory, pharmacy, and therapy services. The campus is conveniently located near I-75, surrounded by popular shopping and dining, and features free parking, on-site cafe, with facilities committed to sustainable, environmentally responsible practices.

Responsibilities*

Job Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation and treatment of new orthopaedic patients, peri-operative patients, return visits, injection visits autonomously with faculty support as needed.
• Assisting surgeons in the diagnosis and treatment of Orthopaedic patients in the outpatient, and OR setting
• Assist/First Assist surgeons in operating room
• Triage and responsible for Primary phone call answering patient questions during evenings/weekends (split responsibility with Ortho Faculty/APPs at Troy Campus).
• Providing service continuity in the outpatient clinical setting (including preoperative and postoperative care, as well as management of non-operative patient conditions)
• Performing detailed medical history and conduct preoperative and postoperative patient evaluations
• Collecting and assisting in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic imaging studies and laboratory tests
• Performing various minor office-based procedures, injection/aspirations, application of braces, splints
• Serving as a resource to administrative (administrative assistants and call center) and medical (nursing and medical assistants) staff daily and in instances of faculty absences
• Make follow up telephone calls post surgery as needed
• Coordinate outpatient discharge, write orders as needed
• Coordination of care plans as needed, collaborate with other health care providers/clinicians to coordinate clinical care.
• Providing follow up to patients and assistance in the referral to various internal and external facilities.
• Participation in quality improvement activities
• Participation in APP student education
• Provide routine Orthopaedic services effectively and efficiently.

Required Qualifications*
Required Qualifications NP:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current certification to practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, Adult Nurse Practitioner Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner will be considered.
• 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 required
• AHA Approved BLS
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP
• Experience first assisting Orthopaedic surgery cases

Required Qualifications PA:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• 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.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA Required.
• AHA Approved BLS
• Three years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP
• Experience first assisting Orthopaedic surgery cases

* Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

* In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

• Two years of Orthopaedic Surgery experience as a PA/NP in ambulatory care Hip and Knee Replacement
• Experience first assisting total hip and knee replacment surgery
• Demonstrated experience in evaluation and care of preoperative and postoperative surgical patient.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and patient service skills.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve, and delegate effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team member of the Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Replacement and other Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists
• Demonstrated superior attention to detail and organizational commitment.
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional healthcare setting or other professional activities.
• Demonstrated active participation in professional development activities.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $135,855 - $208,763 / year

What benefits can you look forward to?

• 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

Nursing Specific Info

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined. If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at [redacted].

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule
Appointment: 1.0 FTE
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, some flexibility required
Location: Troy Center for Speciality Care, onboarding will require travel and time at Ann Arbor campus locations, Northville, and/or Brighton locations
Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at [redacted] or e-mail [email protected] . For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org .

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

282760

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (NP) Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction (Joints) Hip and Knee replacement-Troy Center for Speciality Care

Job Title

NP SURGICAL SPECIALTY

Work Location

Troy Medical Campus

Troy, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM TCSC CMC

Posting Begin/End Date

9/04/2026 - 9/18/2026

Career Interest

Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Advanced Practice Professional