PA/NP (B) Neurosurgery, Dearborn

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with diseases and adverse health conditions according to written departmental guidelines. The role works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans, support continuity of care, and provide high-quality patient care in a specialty clinical setting.

The position includes patient assessment and triage, interpretation of diagnostic findings, prescribing and administering treatments under approved protocols, documentation, patient and family support, participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and on-call coverage. The role is based at Dearborn Hospital and is full-time, with variable shifts and weekends.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• AHA/ARC BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a specialty clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognize deviations from normal findings and collaborate with a physician to formulate treatment plans and follow-up.
• Write prescriptions for medications and blood products, and order routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine patient eligibility for clinical trials based on findings.
• Request written consultations from physicians and other healthcare professionals to support appropriate, quality patient care.
• Interpret and evaluate study and test findings.
• Relay relevant patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
• Administer prescribed therapeutic measures and obtain specimens.
• Evaluate care quality and recommend improvements.
• Initiate actions to implement therapeutic plans consistent with clients’ continuing healthcare needs.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
• Provide preventive health services, such as screening, risk assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, and self-breast examinations.
• Dictate or write patient histories, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, and discharge notes.
• Interact with program assistants and data managers to support optimal patient care.
• Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensure appropriate, quality care for assigned patients.
• Provide on-call coverage.
• Triage patients and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance plans.
• Relocation assistance.
• Savings and retirement plans, including traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Disability insurance.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Free onsite parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level