Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients referred for admission from external sources, the emergency department, or other internal clinical services.
• Perform comprehensive health and medical histories, physical examinations, and complete all necessary admission documentation.
• Manage the care of admitted patients, including ordering diagnostic studies, medications, and treatments for acute and co-existing conditions.
• Coordinate and lead patient and family communication, including discussing goals of care and delineating code status.
• Manage patients in moderate care settings, including those requiring specialized respiratory support.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, safety huddles, case conferences, and collaborative educational series.
• Orient and precept medical students, physician assistant students, and newly onboarding APPs.

Requirements

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA (or predecessor agencies CAHEA/CAAHEP).
• NCCPA certification.
• Current Michigan Physician Assistant license.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License and current DEA registration.
• ACLS/BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of clinical advanced practice provider employment experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of advanced practice employment experience in inpatient internal medicine.
• Recent inpatient internal medicine employment (within the last 3-5 years).
• Intensive care unit (ICU) advanced practice employment experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clinical tasks with high attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $130,630 - $200,734 per year.
• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 matching.
• $2,500 annual professional development funds.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition support program and wellness plans.
• Generous time off allowances.

About the Company

The Division of Hospital Medicine at Michigan Medicine is a collaborative, dynamic, and rapidly expanding team dedicated to advancing the care of acutely ill patients. As part of one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, we are at the forefront of cutting-edge health sciences, research, and quality improvement initiatives. We foster a supportive and transparent environment where team members are encouraged to pursue excellence and innovation in patient care.