How to ApplyThis is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 284260, PAs are directed to apply to job # 284261.
A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Job SummaryThe Short Stay Unit at Troy Center for Specialty Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to assist surgeons in the medical care and management of adult surgical short stay, postoperative and preoperative patients.
Responsibilities*The Short Stay Unit (SSU) APP provides evaluation and treatment of adult complex surgical patients who are in observation status in collaboration with a surgical care provider. The SSU APP will provide patient care for the TCSC SSU and Pre/Post-Operative Unit. In addition, the SSU APP will partner with the Surgical providers to provide occasional consultation and complete history and physical in the Pre-Operative Area as needed. Providers may also assist with the ASC review work commiserate with Pre-Operative Clinic Patients.
The physician-APP relationship is based on a teamwork model of shared medical decision making. The SSU APP practice includes education, clinical review and continuous quality improvement activities in addition to clinical duties.
- Perform history and physical examinations.
- Order treatments, medications and diagnostic studies.
- Review, interpret, and manage diagnostic test data.
- Write prescriptions for scheduled and unscheduled medications under prescriptive authority from the SSU attending.
- Provide patient education
- Discharge patients, complete discharge documentation, and communicate with other care providers as applicable.
- Participate in teaching rounds, shift sign-outs and multidisciplinary rounds.
- Provide medical care efficiently in a cost effective manner
- Maintain knowledge of medical principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with UMHS policies and procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws and State and Federal laws/regulations.
- Participate in activities that promote professional growth and self-development. Attend conferences and continuing education/staff development programs to maintain knowledge of current literature. Attend in-services, departmental and other meetings in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws and unit performance policies.
- Adhere to all UMHS dress codes, personnel and safety policies.
- Apply Service Excellence commitments to daily practice.
- Maintain ACLS certification and competency.
- May function as a preceptor for other health care professionals.
- Collaborate with other professionals in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for increasing clinical knowledge/skills/operational efficiency.
- Roles and responsibilities may be periodically adjusted as determined by the needs of the Ambulatory Care Clinical Program.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The APP will have a primary reporting relationship to the SSU/Preoperative/Post-Operative Medical Director. When on clinical duty, the APP will receive direction from the assigned physician.
Required Qualifications*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.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
- AHA Approved BLS
- ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
- Current DEA registration required.
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License required
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
- ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center)
* 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*- At least two (2) years of APP experience caring for adult surgical patients in an inpatient/ outpatient surgical service, inpatient short-stay, emergency medicine, or internal medicine.
- At least three (3) years of experience evaluating and managing adult patients during the immediate postoperative period, including serial assessments and treatment adjustments.
- At least one (1) year of experience performing preoperative evaluations.
- At least one (1) year of experience assessing surgical discharge readiness and completing discharges.
- Participation in at least one completed quality improvement initiative related to patient safety, care transitions, patient flow, length of stay, or clinical pathway implementation.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Experience working with an electronic health record
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral and written).
- Demonstrated compassionate and empathetic demeanor.
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a team based model of care
- Demonstrated professionalism, consideration and confidentiality towards others in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated high level of critical thinking.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex and multifaceted projects.
- Demonstrated high level of motivation to learn and participate in activities to improve patient care
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
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- Wellness Plans
- Work/Life Resources
Modes of WorkPositions 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 ScheduleHours/week: Rotating 3-12 hour shifts with 4-12 hour shifts every third week
Shift/Hours: This is a full time position with rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights; On call responsibility as needed.
Location: Troy Center for Speciality Care, onboarding and orientation will happen at other sites including Brighton Center for Specialty Care and University Hospital.
Union AffiliationThis 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.
Contact InformationIf 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 click here .
Application DeadlineJob 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 DetailJob Opening ID284261
Working TitleAdvanced Practice Professional (PA) Surgical Short Stay- Troy Center for Speciality Care
Job TitlePA Medical Specialty
Work LocationTroy Medical Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of WorkOnsite
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
FLSA StatusExempt
Organizational GroupUm Hospital
DepartmentMM TCSC OR/PACU
Posting Begin/End Date10/12/2026 - 10/18/2026
Career InterestPhysician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional