Trauma Physician Assistant; contingent – Henry Ford Providence Novi & Henry Ford Providence

Position Overview

Henry Ford Health is seeking an experienced contingent Physician Assistant to join the Trauma Service at Henry Ford Providence Novi
. The APP will respond to all trauma activations in the Emergency Department, perform inpatient rounding, and serve as the primary provider for trauma ICU patients. This role requires close collaboration with trauma surgeons and the APP trauma team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered trauma care.

• ATLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of acute trauma experience at a Trauma Center
• Demonstrated experience with direct management of ICU patients
• Ability to step into the role with minimal orientation
• New graduates will not be considered

• ED trauma activations and inpatient trauma care
• Primary coverage for trauma ICU patients
• Minimal to no operating room time
• Opportunities for bedside procedures including laceration repair, wound debridement, wound vac placement, and—based on experience—chest tubes and central line placement

This position is ideal for a seasoned trauma PA seeking a hands‑on, high‑acuity clinical role within a collaborative trauma team environment.

Schedule – Contingent. 12‑hour shifts, 6a‑630p OR 6p‑630a to achieve 24/7 coverage.

Weekend requirement – As available.

Call requirement – No.

Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care for injured and surgical critical care patients. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders, and interprets tests, makes diagnoses, and institutes appropriate treatment. Works in collaboration with trauma and surgical critical care physicians, staff physicians, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently.

Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Master's degree in Nursing OR Bachelor's degree. Completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

REQUIRED:

Certified Nurse Practitioner in Michigan. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Michigan. Current ACLS and PALS provider status. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider status within three (3) months of hire. OR Michigan licensure and continued certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). Current ACLS and PALS provider status. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider status within three (3) months of hire.

• PA – Completion of a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• PA – Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the state of Michigan, or in process of applying (must have proof of application)
• National certification as a PA (e.g., NCCPA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• DEA/CSL, required through credentialing.

• Minimum of 2 years trauma experience at Trauma Center.
• Experience with direct management of ICU patients.

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to patient‑centered are and continuous professional development.

• Employee Health requires all employed providers to complete a health screen per HFHS policy. Henry Ford Health is committed to fostering the good health and welfare of all people, and to improve the health and productive lives of its employees and their families. To accomplish this goal, Henry Ford Health maintains a smoke‑free environment for its employees, members, patients, and visitors in accordance with applicable state law.
• Successful credentialing process / all offers are contingent on credentialing/privileging.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
• Department:
  Trauma Services 001
• Henry Ford Health
  
  Location:
  
  Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable