Physician Assistant (PA) UH Acute Care Surgery

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 # 285034 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 285035.

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

Job Summary

The Section of General Surgery and the Division of Acute Care Surgery (ACS) at Michigan Medicine is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The PAs and NPs support the faculty and resident ACS teams to provide patient care for adult trauma and general surgery patients, and adult and pediatric burn patients. This is a great opportunity for motivated professionals to provide patient care through diagnosis and treatment of surgical patients across a broad spectrum within Michigan Medicine.

Responsibilities*

The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) will participate in all aspects of inpatient care for patients admitted to the Acute Care Surgery and Burn services. They will also be expected to support the Acute Care and Burn surgery outpatient clinics. This position will also offer the opportunity to collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and residents in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. These job duties may be modified depending on the needs of the Section of General Surgery and the Division of Acute Care Surgery.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inpatient rounding and order entry
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Coordinate with consulting teams
• Maintain complete and timely documentation of patient care
• Serve as first contact for patient care, respond to questions from nursing and other healthcare professionals via EMR secure chat, page, and phone
• Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds with case managers, pharmacists, social workers, and others
• Facilitate transition of care and function as a liaison between the inpatient and outpatient settings and between staff to ensure continuity of care
• Ambulatory clinic care of general surgery and burn patients
• Order and prescribe medications in accordance with statutes, rules and regulations of the State of Michigan
• Minor procedures including delayed primary wound closure, negative pressure wound VAC management
• Wound/ostomy care
• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and removal of nasogastric tubes, chest tubes, surgical feeding tubes and surgical drains
• Educate and counsel patients and family members on disease pathophysiology, management, and trajectory
• Manage peri-procedural risk assessments and medication management recommendations for all procedures and surgeries
• Participate in educational activities of the Acute Care Surgery service

Required Qualifications*

Required Qualifications (PA):

• 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

Required Qualifications (NP):

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan.

Required Qualifications for both PA and NP candidates:

• BLS certification
• NPI registration
• Current DEA registration
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance license
• One (1) year outpatient clinical experience in a surgical or urgent care setting as an APP
• Three (3) years inpatient clinical experience on a surgical service as an APP

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*

• Clinical experience with burn care as an APP
• Familiarity and competence with electronic medical records systems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team including learners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by references and interviews
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

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 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: 40hrs per week
Shifts: APPs are scheduled in support of a 24/7 staffing model. Shifts will include a mix of days, nights, and weekends.

*There will be shift premium for evening and weekend shifts

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 www.UMHSpa.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

285035

Working Title

Physician Assistant (PA) UH Acute Care Surgery

Job Title

PA 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 Surg OR/Floor Coverage

Posting Begin/End Date

10/30/2026 - 11/13/2026

Career Interest

Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional