BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire)
Responsibilities
Assist in the operating room during surgical procedures
Provide perioperative surgical care to patients
Perform procedures consistent with training and credentialing
Collaborate with surgeons and the surgical team
Manage patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
Participate in on-call duties as required
Benefits
Full-time weekday schedule with no weekend shifts
Opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary surgical team
Engagement in both adult and geriatric patient care
Potential for professional development in robotic surgery
Supportive work environment at a reputable hospital
Full Job Description
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant / Surgery OR / Days
Location: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Status: Full-Time / Days
Schedule: 7:00am - 5:30pm
Setting: Outpatient and Inpatient / Adult and Geriatrics
On-Call/Weekends: Yes On-Call, No Weekends
OR Required: Yes
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health Macomb Hospital is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Surgery OR Team. This role focuses on providing perioperative surgical care, including assisting in the operating room and performing procedures consistent with training, experience, and credentialing. The position offers a weekday schedule with on-call responsibilities but no weekends, providing the opportunity to work closely with surgeons and the interdisciplinary surgical team. Proficiency in wound closure is required, OR First Assist experience required, and robotic proficiency is preferred.
Qualifications
Proficiency in wound closure required
OR first-assist experience required
Robotic proficiency 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.
