Physician Assistant​/Nurse Practitioner; D), Cardiovascular Surgery OR - Troy​/Regional

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Full-time, Day Shift

Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department. The ideal candidate will have surgical first assist experience and strong clinical competencies. Must be able to thrive within a high-functioning team. The provider’s responsibilities will include assisting in the operating room (including endoscopic/open vein and endoscopic radial artery harvesting);

rotating night call on weeknights and weekends. This position is a regional position allocating the majority of case coverage at Royal Oak with occasional cross‑coverage at Troy and Dearborn Hospitals.

• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identity theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

• Recognize deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow‑up.
• Request written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
• Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests.
• Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
• Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
• Dictate follow‑up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintain provision of preventive health services (e.g., screening, risk assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self‑breast exam).
• Dictate or write patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
• Provide on‑call coverage.
• Perform patient triage and determine the urgency of physician's evaluation.
• Endoscopic Vein & Radial Artery harvest using the Hemopro 2 system.
• First assistant: cases include CABG, aortic and mitral valve repair/replacement, complex aortic repair, aortic dissection, ECMO insertion, IABP insertion, Impella, David procedure, Ross procedure, robotic MV.
• Perform procedures: central line placement, arterial line placement, chest tube placement, and groin cutdown.
• Conduct patient interviews and document patient histories.
• Order, schedule and/or perform laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures such as urinalyses, blood tests, and X‑rays.
• Communicate necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled procedures to patient.
• Participate in the care and medical decision making for pre‑operative, intra‑operative, and post‑operative patients at Corewell Health.

Education / Training:

• Master's Degree in Nursing or a Master’s in Physician Assistant studies

• 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a Cardiovascular Surgery OR setting, strongly preferred.

• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required
• AHA/ARC BLS certification required

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital is a premier clinical and academic hospital, providing expert care for patients with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in the top 25 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and 2nd in Michigan, our cardiovascular program provides access to innovative treatments and therapies. Physicians and community hospitals count on us to perform complex surgical procedures and care for critically ill patients.

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