Advanced Practice Professional (PA)- Outpatient Neurosurgery
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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.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 275314 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 275315.
A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professionals (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 Progam
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources
Responsibilities*
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Provide health care to predominately neurosurgical spine patients in addition to caring for patients with scoliosis, vascular, cranial disorders, functional neurologic disorders and brachial plexus/peripheral nerve patients.
Diagnoses and treatment of neurosurgical patients as well as providing preoperative and postoperative care independently and through collaborative relationships.
Complete New patient Evaluations independently
Perform detailed history and physical examinations
Comprehensive assessment of neurological conditions
Collaborate and present patient findings to the attending neurosurgeons to formulate a treatment plan
Order and interpret appropriate radiographic studies and perform office procedures.
Collect and assist in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests; radiographic procedures and clinical studies; administer follow-up to patients and assist in the referral to various internal and external facilities.
Evaluate postoperative patients and perform routine follow-up visits.
Provide urgent same-day office visits.
Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:
Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Neurosurgical Service Chief or designee.
Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.
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, FNP, AGPCNP, or ANP
Minimum 2 years experience as an advanced practice provider in neurosurgery in the past 5 years, outpatient neurosurgery experience preferred
APP experience functioning independently
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Current DEA registration required
BLS
PA:
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
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).
Minimum 2 years experience as an advanced practice provider in neurosurgery in the past 5 years, outpatient neurosurgery experience preferred
APP experience functioning independently
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
Current DEA registration required
BLS
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*
2 or more years of Outpatient APP experience caring for Surgical spine patients
Outpatient APP experience caring for multiple neurosurgical disorders (brain tumor, scoliosis, neurovascular conditions, brachial plexus)
APP experience functioning independently
Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate as a patient advocate.
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 per week
Shift/Hours/Days: 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday, potential for occasional weekend coverage
Location: Taubman Outpatient
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 click here (https://careers.umich.edu/search-jobs?career\interest=610&work\location=All&position=All®ular\temporary=All&job\id=&department=&title=&keyword=) .
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
275315
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (PA)- Outpatient Neurosurgery
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 Neurosurgery Spine Support
Posting Begin/End Date
3/20/2026 - 3/27/2026
Career Interest
Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional
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