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 # 278400 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 278401

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

Responsibilities*

This position will have outpatient and consultative responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Participates in the care of outpatients in the congenital heart center. Specifically, general cardiology clinic and focused clinics for infants in the interstage period. Once trained, the interstage visits will be directed or independent visits.

Participates in both in person and virtual visits.

Participates in program development, protocol review and development, and quality improvement with opportunities to participate in clinical research.

Consistent with the collaborative practice agreement, diagnose and treat patients in a medical and post-surgical care setting. Exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. This will include managing patients with complex, acute, and chronic health conditions. Performs admission H&P's, consults, new patient visits, return visits and subsequent care days.

Performs health assessments, including patient history, physical examinations, diagnostic tests and appropriate interventions or referrals.

Documents patient care, progress towards goals and maintains complete and detailed patient records. Provides health education. Develops and implements patient education programs. Presents workshops, lectures and in-service programs for care team members as well as patients and families.

A small portion of effort will be spent providing cross coverage for other Advanced Practice Providers (responsibilities TBD).

Required Qualifications*

Nurse Practitioner

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners will be considered based on relevant experience by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB).
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• PALS certification (if ACLS certified, must have PALS within 1-2 months of employment)
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Three (3) years of clinical care for pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery patients
• Demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Physician Assistant

• 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.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• PALS certification (if ACLS certified, must have PALS within 1-2 months of employment)
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Three (3) years of clinical care for pediatric cardiology/cardiac surgery patients
• Demonstrated excellent communication and problem solving skills

NOTE:
*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*

• APP experience in caring for congenital heart disease, pediatric cardiology or pediatric cardiac surgery patients in an outpatient setting. Stronger preference for those with experience caring for interstage patients in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination, order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans that are responsive to patient and family needs and preferences in a pediatric acute or critical care setting and in a clinic setting.
• Prior experience in quality improvement and research in this population
• Demonstrated skill with patient education in post surgical management for pediatric cardiac surgery patients
• Demonstrated skill with and knowledge of the principles of Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Demonstrated high level of critical thinking and ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-directed, reliable, demonstrates initiative and motivation to work independently as evidenced by previous/current employment experience and demonstrated in annual evaluations.
• Must reflect a professional appearance and demeanor and possess excellent customer service skills

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734 / 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
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

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 per week: 40
Days/ Hours/ Shift: Day shift
Location: Congenital Heart Center at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), 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 Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at [redacted] or e-mail [email protected] . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit here.

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

278401

Working Title

Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Cardiology Interstage Program

Job Title

PA Medical 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 CW Ped Cardiology - Tech

Posting Begin/End Date

7/20/2026 - 7/26/2026

Career Interest

Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional