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 # 280344 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 280345.

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

Responsibilities*

Duties will include but are not limited to:

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.

Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:
Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Neurosurgical Service Chief or designee.
Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.

Required Qualifications*

NP:

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
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

PA:
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
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
Current DEA registration required
BLS

NOTE:

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

NOTE: 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*

2 or more years of Outpatient APP experience caring for Surgical spine patients
Experience reviewing radiographic imaging and interpreting imaging related to the spine
Experience and/or interest in spine oncology preferred
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

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734

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
• $2200 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

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
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

Hours: 40 per week
Shift/Hours/Days: 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday

Location: Taubman Outpatient

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. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

280344

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (NP) - Outpatient Neurosurgery

Job Title

NP SURGICAL SPECIALTY

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Neurosurg - Tech

Posting Begin/End Date

7/17/2026 - 7/31/2026

Career Interest

Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Advanced Practice Professional
Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics