APP Orthopedic Surgery Detroit Full Time Days

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for the Orthopedics division.

• This position will be Monday through Friday during daytime hours.
• There is no weekend or call component to the position.
• There is no operative first assist requirement.
•  The candidate will have an independent and shared/concurrent clinic 5 days per week at the Detroit K-12 clinic, seeing postoperative patients, fractures, diabetic wounds, resection of toenails, and treatment of plantar warts.
• The individual will perform inpatient rounding during the morning, complete progress notes, and work with podiatric residents.
• The ideal candidate would have at least 1 year of experience in orthopedics or podiatry with a focus on diabetic wound care, fracture, or equivalent.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• The Specialty/Invasive Physician Assistant (PA) will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• The Specialty/Invasive 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.
• Works in collaboration with attending physicians, advanced practice providers, consultants, house officers, nurses, and other members of the medical care team to ensure that patient outcomes are achieved safely and efficiently.
•  Specific procedures as per credentialing as indicated by training and experience.
• Works in any of the following departments: Cardiovascular Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pulmonary Medicine, Surgery, Urgent Care, Urology.

For more than 100 years, Henry Ford Hospital has been a leader in advancing medicine and delivering the most innovative treatments. This 877-bed academic hospital is recognized for clinical excellence, is staffed by the Henry Ford Medical Group and is recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Magnet® facility. “Destination Grand,” a $2.2 billion development underway, includes a vastly expanded Henry Ford Hospital, with a new hospital facility and patient tower to open in 2029. 

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint area locations, Henry Ford now offers care in 550 locations, including 13 acute care hospitals, 3 behavioral health facilities (featuring 2 world-class addiction treatment centers), a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility, and multiple cancer care destinations, including the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion in Detroit.

Our full continuum of services spans from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, complemented by a health insurance plan, home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, and eye care. Henry Ford Health is powered by 50,000 dedicated team members committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering innovation.

Based in Detroit, we're leading the Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment centered on reimagining our academic healthcare campus. Our mission extends beyond patient care to include cutting-edge research and education, with a focus on innovation, population health, and complex care.

For those interested in joining our team, learn more about career opportunities at henryford.com/careers.