Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Otolaryngology
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How to Apply
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered. PAs are directed to apply to job # 271383 and NPs are directed to apply to job # 271384 A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734
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
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Tuition Support Program(at supervisor discretion/budget)
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources
Medical Malpractice Insurance
Responsibilities*
Responsible for the evaluation and management of children with otolaryngology diagnoses on busy inpatient service.
Complete history and physical examination, order diagnostic studies, and obtain surgical consents.
Use physical examination, and diagnostic information to formulate differential diagnoses and develop appropriate care plans.
Collaborates with primary and consulting services. Provides comprehensive handoff to team members.
Provide timely documentation of all patient care encounters. Utilize medical record to access information, record evaluations and progress notes, review lab results and studies, order appropriate medications and tests, process orders, and process patient discharges.
Demonstrate high level of critical thinking and medical knowledge by using current medical information and scientific evidence for patient care.
Participate in educational meetings within the program, department, and institution.
Establish and maintain a collaborative team approach with all members of the team.
Demonstrate flexibility to meet demands of patients and families as well as division and department.
Respond to patient and family preferences and needs.
Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Perform common otolaryngology procedures such as frenotomy, flexible laryngoscopy, tracheobronchoscopy, and tracheostomy tube changes
Admit patients to the service as first contact. Work with minimal supervision and as part of collaborative team including physicians and residents.
Perform postoperative checks
Participate in inpatient consultations
Cross training for tracheostomy team and provide support
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 a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner.
If Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner of Family Nurse Practitioner, must have 2 years of inpatient pediatric clinical experience.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Current DEA registration required
AHA approved BLS certification and PALS- can be obtained post hire as part of credentialing
One(1) year of pediatric APP experience within the last 5 years
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.
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License required
Current DEA registration required
AHA approved BLS certification and PALS- can be obtained post hire as part of credentialing
One(1) year of pediatric APP experience within the last 5 years
NOTE:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
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 with pediatric otolaryngology patient population.
Experience with a pediatric surgical patient population within the last four years.
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills organization and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
Excellent procedural skills
Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 40
Shift/Hours/Days: Shift length and hours may vary based on department needs
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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Union Affiliation
This 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.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
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 (734) 936-5183 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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
271384
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Pediatric Otolaryngology
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 CW Mott IP Oto Nursing
Posting Begin/End Date
11/28/2025 - 12/05/2025
Career Interest
Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional
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