Advanced Practice Professional; PA Taubman Neurology-Headache

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 #280327 and PAs to job #280328. A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

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.

The Michigan Medicine Neurology Department has dedicated specialized professionals that evaluate and treat multiple neurologic conditions including epilepsy, chronic headache/migraines, movement disorders, and Alzheimer?s. The team is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the team of experts to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and monitor ongoing management of headache disorders; the APP will provide this, in addition to providing procedural interventions of Botox injections, peripheral nerve blocks and trigger point injections.

The Neurology team is well established within the institution and is comprised of physicians and advanced practice providers that deliver high-quality and evidence-based care.

• Perform history and physical examinations
• Diagnose, treat, and monitor patients with headache
• Order imaging scans and laboratory testing
• Administer Botox injections, peripheral nerve blocks, and trigger point injections
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate treatment delivery and communicate across care teams

Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Department of Neurology Service Chief. Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.

• 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, Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse practitioners, or Adult Nurse Practitioner.
• 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.
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
• One year or more of experience as an APP.

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License required.
• Current DEA registration required.
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
• One year or more of experience as an APP.

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.

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• Clinical experience in neurology as an APP is preferred but not required.
• Procedural experience providing Botox injections, peripheral nerve blocks and trigger point injections.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate as a patient advocate.
• Ability to prioritize assignments…