Physician Assistant (PA) Emergency Department

Michigan Medicine, regionally and nationally known for its commitment to providing high quality, family-centered patient care, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Emergency Department (ED) team. The ED is a Level 1 trauma center for adults and children with approximately 105,000 visits per year, providing a fast-paced and exciting work environment. Our physician assistants serve as integral members of a multidisciplinary team providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients across the continuum of age and acuity in a variety of treatment areas including the Adult Emergency Services, Children's Emergency Services, and the Emergency Critical Care Center. In addition, the ED PA coordinates emergent and urgent care with consultant services, recommends follow-up care, facilitates referrals to various internal and external facilities and participates in multidisciplinary continuous quality improvement and research initiatives.

The ED provides paid continuing medical education (CME) and opportunities for professional growth and enrichment in addition to the University of Michigan's excellent benefit package.

• 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).
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center
• AHA approved ACLS and PALS certification

• Two (2) years experience as a PA in an emergency setting that includes adults and children performing typical emergency procedures including but not limited to suturing, lumbar puncture, splinting, wound care, fracture care.

OR

• Satisfactory completion of the Michigan Medicine ED physician assistant preceptorship.

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.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
• Selected candidate must have required PA certification and Michigan licensure before start of credentialing.

• One or more years PA experience in a tertiary, high volume emergency department
• One or more years PA experience in a critical care setting.
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clinical tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational /problem solving skills with evidence of attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated professionalism, consideration and confidentiality towards others in stressful situations.

This is a full time rotating position including holidays and weekends.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.