How to Apply

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) temporary job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to job # 237130 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 237131

Summary

An Interventional Pulmonology Advanced Practice Provider works in collaboration with a Physician group of consulting providers that specialize in the management of complex airway and pleural diseases.  Interventional Pulmonology offers advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to aid in the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the lung.  In general, the Advanced Practice Provider exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services to adult patients with a variety of pulmonary disorders. This may include managing patients with complex, acute, critical and chronic pulmonary conditions. In addition, the individual collects and assists in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures and clinical studies. This position involves a significant lever of autonomy in decision making within the scope of responsibilities.

This contingent position for Interventional Pulmonology is on Thursdays, 8hr shift working to support procedures in the Operating room. 

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.

Responsibilities*

Operating room 

• Obtain consent for elective outpatient and emergent cases (inpatient/outpatient)
• Provide support of pre and postoperative care and paperwork (history and physical note, consents, pre and postoperative orders, discharge orders, or coordination of admission to inpatient service, etcetera). 
• Serve as liaison between OR room staff and IP Faculty for proper set up of equipment and tools for OR /MPU procedures, which will be performed by IP Attending 
• Perform the following procedures:
  • Chest Ultrasonography 
  • Thoracentesis with pleural manometry 
  • Small bore chest tube insertion  
  • Chest Tube placement and removal  
  • Tunneled Pleural Catheter insertion and removal  
  • Bronchoscopy – Airway surveillance/Bronchial alveolar lavage  
  • Assist attending during therapeutic bronchoscopy in OR 
  • Tracheostomy change/ removal

Procedural Requirement:

APP will be trained and supervised by IP Faculty until credentialing requirements are met. APP is expected to perform these independently afterwards. 

• Chest Ultrasonography 
• Thoracentesis with pleural manometry 
• Small bore chest tube insertion  
• Chest Tube Removal  
• Tunneled Pleural Catheter insertion and removal 
• Bronchoscopy – Airway surveillance/Bronchial alveolar lavage  
• Tracheostomy management (change and removal)

Clinical Services: Operating Room

1. Complex Airway Program 
2. Pleural Disease Program
3. Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Bronchoscopy

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. 
• 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)
• Minimum 2 years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

PA:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required.
• 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).
• 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)
• Minimum 2 years experience as an Advanced Practice Provider

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*

• 5 years general Pulmonary, ICU, IR or Thoracic surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in performing and/or assisting in pulmonary procedures is desired.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are required.
• Understand billing and coding from APP standpoint in regulation with state guidelines

Work Schedule

Shift/Hours/Days:  Thursdays, 8 hour shift, supporting procedures in the Operating Room

Additional Information

This job posting is for a Michigan Medicine Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.

This job opening is for a Unit-Based Temporary PA position with Interventional Pulmonology

* Please note that these positions do not qualify for UMHS benefits and specific terms and conditions of employment are negotiated at the department level.
These positions are not covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine.

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 UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu.  For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org. 

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. 

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.