6 months of inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience preferred
Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
Current or in-process Michigan licensure
National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA) required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required (can be obtained after hire)
Responsibilities
Manage comprehensive inpatient care for a diverse patient population
Complete history and physicals (H&Ps), daily progress notes, and discharge summaries
Conduct patient rounding and ensure timely patient disposition
Perform ongoing assessments and reassessments based on patient status changes
Collaborate closely with Hospital Medicine physician attendings and nursing staff
Develop and implement treatment plans in a team-based environment
Participate in structured onboarding and continuous professional development
Benefits
Full-time position with a day schedule (7am - 7pm)
No call required and every other weekend off
Strong physician collaboration and support within the medical group
Opportunity to work at the top of your license
Structured onboarding process for new hires
Full Job Description
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant / Hospitalist / Days
Location: Henry Ford Detroit
Status: Full-Time / Days
Schedule: 7am - 7pm
Call/Weekends: No Call Required / Every other weekend
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hospital Medicine team at our Detroit campus. This role focuses on the comprehensive inpatient management of a diverse patient population, including completion of H&Ps, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, patient rounding, and ensuring timely disposition. The provider will perform ongoing assessments and reassessments based on changes in patient status while collaborating closely with Hospital Medicine physician attendings, Emergency Department and inpatient nursing staff, and consulting teams. Our APP team is well-supported within the medical group, with structured onboarding and strong physician collaboration, allowing providers to work at the top of their license while developing and implementing treatment plans in a dynamic, team-based environment.
Qualifications
6 months inpatient APP experience preferred
NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
Current (or in-process) Michigan licensure
National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire)
Credentials:
Education & Training
Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Licensure
Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required).
Certification
PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan (e.g., ANCC, AANP)
Required Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) - required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process
Additional Information
About Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was founded in 1915 by automotive pioneer Henry Ford and has since grown to include hospitals, medical centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Michigan. Henry Ford Health System provides a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is also involved in medical research and education, and operates the Henry Ford Health Sciences Center. In 2019, Henry Ford Health System was ranked as the 5th largest healthcare system in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.
