Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Surgery Shoulder/Upper Extremity Detroit Area

We are growing!  New position supporting 2 Physicians who maintain busy practices. 

• Day position, no weekends or call.  Will work primarily at Henry Ford Detroit, Templin in Wyandotte, Grosse Pointe Cottage OR and Detroit OR locations.   
• Selected APP would split time between the operating room as a first assist as well as having their own independent clinic.
• In the clinic setting, the APP would decompress the physician clinics of preoperative and postoperative patients.
• The individual will also allow for increased patient access, specifically during times of more urgent acuity.
• The versatility of the APP position would also allow for coverage during physician absence/sports coverage or if needed for patient access.
• Previous experience in the ambulatory clinic setting is also preferred.
• May be occasionally required to round on postoperative patients in the inpatient setting.
• Will need to be comfortable working with residents and other APPs.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• The Surgical PA will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• The Surgical PA will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, consultation, and care coordination as a first-line provider to patients and their families.
• Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders, and interprets tests, makes diagnoses, and institutes appropriate treatment programs.
• Works in collaboration with staff physicians, house officers, nurses, and other medical care team members to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Specific procedures are individually credentialed as indicated by training and experience. First or second assist in surgical cases.