PA/NP (B) Neurosurgery, Dearborn

Corewell Health • Dearborn, MI

1d • 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 in accordance with written guidelines approved by the department. The position supports neurosurgery patients at Corewell Health’s Dearborn Hospital and works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide and improve patient care.

The role includes assessing patients’ physical and psychosocial status, interpreting diagnostic findings, developing and implementing treatment plans, prescribing medications and blood products under written protocols, and providing follow-up and post-discharge care. The position also involves multidisciplinary coordination, patient triage, symptom management, and on-call coverage. The posted schedule is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week, variable shifts and days, and variable weekend frequency.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ 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 and follow-up plans.
• Write prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results, diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care, in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Determine patients’ 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 the findings of studies and tests.
• Communicate appropriate patient-care information to the collaborating physician.
• Administer therapeutic measures and obtain specimens as prescribed.
• Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommend improvements.
• Initiate actions to implement therapeutic plans consistent with patients’ ongoing healthcare needs.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintain preventive health services, including screening, risk assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, and self-breast exams.
• Dictate or write patient histories, admissions, care plans, progress notes, and discharge notes.
• Coordinate with program assistants and data managers to support optimal patient care.
• Assist with family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient 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 options with service contribution and match savings.
• Disability insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Home and auto insurance.
• Free onsite parking.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.

What This Job Offers

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