Physician Assistant​/Surgery - Cardiothoracic​/Michigan​/Locum Tenens​/Advanced Practice Professional; Physician

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 # 266909 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 266910

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

The Michigan Medicine Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes is seeking a positive, service orientated individual to join our team. Our team is the HIIP (Hospital Intensive Insulin Program) within the University Hospital. We care for patients with hyperglycemia on the cardiothoracic intensive care units and several other services and floors and manage their blood glucose until discharge, follow those patients by virtual visit several weeks after their discharge in our Hyperglycemia continuity clinic (CVC Metab Endo & Diab), answer pages initiated by patients after discharge if patients have concerns or questions regarding their glucose levels and insulin dosages, and conduct phone calls shortly after discharge for some patients.

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.

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!

Full Time Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734 / 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

Duties will include:

• Screening ICU patients,
• Interviewing patients to obtain and perform a detailed initial patient history and physical,
• Follow and interpret lab data and recommend tests and therapy for the management of hyperglycemia and appropriately record the findings. Pertinent data needs to be presented to the on-service physicians.
• Collect and assist in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures and clinical studies. Compile and record detailed narrative case evaluations and present pertinent data to the On-service physicians. Order tests and recommend to the physician the prescription of medications.
• Administer follow-up care to patients and assist in the referral to various internal and external facilities.
• Additionally, we educate patients and healthcare professionals on several aspects of diabetes care including diet, lifestyle, oral medications, insulin and several diabetes technologies including meters, continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM), insulin delivery devices and pumps.
• Involvement in outcomes research namely data collection and entry will also be required. Opportunity is available for analysis of outcomes so experience with statistics and data management are a plus.
• If desired, the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes will support acquiring a Certified Diabetes Educator Degree, a very sought after credential in today's health care environment.

NP:

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate of an accredited NP program
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• At least 1 year of experience as an APP practicing in endocrinology or 3 years practicing as an APP in internal medicine
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS

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…