Physician Assistant

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical care, including pre-operative and post-operative evaluation and management for Plastic Surgery and Surgical Oncology patients.
• Conduct initial patient evaluations and follow-up visits both in person and virtually.
• Perform minor clinical procedures such as tissue expander and drain removals, and wound care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care between Surgical Oncology and Plastic Surgery to ensure continuity of care and timely treatment planning.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and imaging, and prescribe medications in accordance with Michigan state regulations.
• Act as a clinical liaison for patients, families, and referring teams to support patient education and care transitions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and attend tumor boards to discuss patient history and treatment status.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA (or predecessor agencies CAHEA/CAAHEP).
• National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Michigan Controlled Substance License.
• Current DEA registration.
• AHA approved BLS (or ACLS completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as an APP caring for Plastic Surgery patients.
• One year of full-time experience providing care to surgical oncology patients within the past four years.
• Two or more years of full-time, direct patient care experience as an APP in an inpatient or outpatient setting within the past four years.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independently and manage complex clinical or social issues.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with an interest in long-term patient relationships.

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 (for 0.5 FTE or above).
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition support program and wellness plans.
• Generous time off allowances.

About the Company

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, dedicated to improving the health of patients and communities through excellence in education, patient care, research, and technology development. As a leading academic health system, we strive to attract and develop outstanding professionals to advance medical science and healthcare.