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

Corewell Health • Royal Oak, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Pediatric Hospital Medicine advanced practice provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join its established overnight team at Royal Oak Hospital. Under the general guidance of the medical director, the provider evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with diseases and adverse health conditions according to department-approved written guidelines.

The role is part of a collaborative team of APPs, physicians, and residents providing comprehensive inpatient care for hospitalized children during the midnight shift. The provider admits and discharges pediatric patients, performs clinical assessments, manages medications, conducts diagnostic evaluations, coordinates care with consulting services, and addresses overnight clinical needs. The schedule is consistently overnight, with rotating weekends. Pediatric-sensitive, developmentally appropriate care is central to the position, and the provider must be able to work both independently and collaboratively.

The position is based at Royal Oak Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, and is scheduled for 26 hours per week. Corewell Health describes its benefits package as supporting employees’ financial, health, and work-life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.

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 clients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognize deviations from normal physical assessment findings and collaborate with a physician on treatment plans and follow-up.
• 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 appropriate 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 clients’ 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.
• 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.
• Triage patients and determine the urgency of physician evaluation.
• Provide symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.
• Admit and discharge pediatric patients and address overnight clinical needs.
• Perform clinical assessments, manage medications, conduct diagnostic evaluations, and coordinate care with consulting services.
• Provide pediatric-sensitive, developmentally appropriate inpatient care overnight.

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 options.
• Free onsite parking at all campuses.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time