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Form of work- Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Interest: Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Call Schedule: Rotational basis
- Practice Detail: Busy Orthopedic Surgery practice
- EMR System: Athena and Cerner
- Facility: Ascension Providence Hospital, Novi Campus
- Location: Novi, Michigan
- Visa Eligibility: None
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
ResponsibilitiesNovi based Orthopedic Surgery practice opportunity. Ascension Medical Group Motor City Orthopedics is looking for an experienced PA Orthopedic Surgery. The new provider will support a busy Orthopedic Surgeon who is fellowship trained in sports medicine, shoulder and elbow.
Opportunity is for a patient focused, team oriented individual that will commit to providing quality patient care, developing relationships and practice growth.
Position Highlights:
- Typical work schedule involves two days per week seeing patients independently in the Orthopedic Surgery clinic, two days per week supporting orthopedic surgeon as 1st Assist in the OR and one day per week for administrative duties such as, but not limited to, handling patient calls, pre-op and post-op activities, charting details, etc.
- On a rare occasion, the PA may be asked to help with seeing patients at the Howell office.
- The selected PA will also work with practice PA team to ensure clinics and providers are covered. Call consists of phone coverage, is shared amongst all providers and averages two times per month.
Responsibilities:
- Obtains patient history and performs assessment. Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures.
- Provides and documents direct treatment and management of health conditions.
- Provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Physician Assistant:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
- Physician Assistant credentialed from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
- Physician Assistant with Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Michigan Board Physician Assistants Task Force obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
- Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
Nurse Practitioner:
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.
Education:
Physician Assistant:
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Master's degree preferred.
Nurse Practitioner:
• Master's degree of Nursing required.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of experience preferred.
- 1-2 years of recent and relevant experience as a PA Orthopedic Surgery (outpatient visits and 1st Assist OR) is required.
- Ability to do independent physician exams, interpret MRI and x-rays, and conduct minor procedures in the office and OR is required.
Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.
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