PA/NP (B) - Pediatric Hospitalist - Royal Oak, MI - Part-Time

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Pediatric Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its established overnight team at Royal Oak Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Under the general guidance of the medical director, the APP evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with diseases and adverse health conditions according to department-approved written guidelines. The role is part of a collaborative group of APPs, physicians, and residents providing comprehensive inpatient care for hospitalized children during the midnight shift.

The position includes a consistent overnight schedule, variable workdays, and rotating weekends. The APP provides pediatric-sensitive, developmentally appropriate care, working independently and collaboratively to meet patients’ overnight needs. Corewell Health describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support employees’ financial, health, and work-life balance goals.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• One year of inpatient pediatric experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognize deviations from normal in physical assessments.
• Collaborate with a physician to formulate treatment plans and follow-up for health problems.
• Write prescriptions and order blood products, 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 the quality of care provided and recommend improvements.
• Initiate actions to implement therapeutic plans consistent with patients’ continuing healthcare needs.
• Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians summarizing treatment, response, and plan.
• Maintain preventive health services, including screenings, risk assessments, immunizations, PAP smears, and self-breast exams.
• Dictate or write patient histories, admissions, 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 patient care.
• Conduct or participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensure appropriate, quality care for assigned patients.
• Perform patient triage and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Admit and discharge pediatric patients, perform clinical assessments, manage medications, conduct diagnostic evaluations, coordinate with consulting services, and address overnight clinical needs.

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.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 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 at all campuses.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time