Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Structural Heart

Trinity Health Michigan Heart and Trinity Health IHA Medical Group have an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a respected Michigan Heart practice located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant maintains the continuum of care through the coordination and integration of all phases of patient care using physician orders, progress notes, care plans, critical pathways, managed care guidelines, best practice protocols, evidence-based care, and the utilization review processes. Crosses continuum of care starting with assessment and education, immediate post-procedure care and preparation for discharge and works closely with nursing staff including ICU, progressive and general care. This role’s primary focus is Structural Heart.

The provider will provide health care services under the direction of a collaborating physician.  Responsibilities for this opportunity include directing and coordinating a health care plan for the assigned patient population by performing physical examinations, conducting approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, prescribing appropriate interventions and medications, and collaborating with consulting physicians and health care professionals.

The schedule for this opportunity is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, 10-hour shifts.

Minimum required qualifications:

• Master's degree Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP, ACNP only)
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• State of Michigan License
• Cardiology experience required
• Excellent assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills

The successful candidate will be able to provide demonstrable experience working closely with physicians on the management of Structural Heart patients including clinic visits and appointments, hospital rounds, development and implementation of a medical management plan, and ongoing follow up of any patient care issues.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right advanced practice provider to be part of a well-established practice.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellent compensation and benefits package is available for the right candidate including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits; 403b, 457
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

Michigan Heart is recognized nationally as a leader among large cardiovascular medicine subspecialty practices.  We are based out of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Our Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is comprised of a single group with 40 cardiologists and cardiology APPs.  We have integrated with St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States.  Trinity Health is based in Livonia, Michigan.

We collaborate with our cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons (both single groups) within a forum called the Michigan Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI).  Our practice locations span across much of southeastern Michigan.  Regional partnering hospitals include St. Mary Mercy in Livonia, Chelsea Community Hospital and St Joseph Livingston in Howell, Michigan.

We have one of the largest noninvasive cardiology practices in the country with a full complement of services including echocardiography (including 3D), Transesophageal Echocardiography, Nuclear Stress, Noninvasive vascular studies, Cardiac CTAs, and Cardiac MRIs.  We have a large Electrophysiology program including EP studies, Ablations, Pacemaker and ICD implantation.  We provide a full range of coronary interventional procedures including cardiac catheterizations and PCIs, complex CTO PCI.  Our peripheral interventional program includes carotid, upper extremity, renal/mesenteric, aortoiliac, fem-pop and below the knee PVI and renal denervation procedures.  Our structural heart program includes BAV, TAVR, mitral valvuloplasty, MitraClip, ASD/PFO closure, left atrial appendage closure, septal ablation and coronary fistula closure procedures.  We are or have also been involved with clinical trials of left ventricular partitioning devices and stem-cell therapy.

For more information on Michigan Heart, visit www.michiganheart.com

IHA is one of the best and largest multi-specialty groups in Michigan. IHA employs more than 1,600 staff members, which includes more than 800 providers consisting of: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives in approximately 70 practice locations across Southeast Michigan, including 36 Specialties. IHA provides high-quality medical care and excellent service to nearly 485,000 active patients.

Recognized as Metro Detroit’s Top Physician Group by Consumer Reports magazine, IHA also ranks in the top quartile for patient satisfaction nationally. Offering extended office hours and urgent care services, along with online patient diagnosis, treatment and appointment access tools. IHA demonstrates that it cares by bringing safe, high-quality, comprehensive and affordable care to its patients. For more information about IHA, visit www.ihacares.com.

Ann Arbor, Michigan – offers a bustling downtown and charming tree-lined neighborhood making it a safe and ideal place to live, learn, work, and raise a family.  More than 114,000 residents live within the City’s 28 square miles and Ann Arbor is a hub for excellence in education, boasting five colleges and universities.  The City’s acclaimed public school system has adapted a comprehensive academic achievement plan to help ensure all students are successful.

People are drawn to Ann Arbor for its eclectic urban setting and its acres of parks and trees.  The cosmopolitan college town boasts fine to casual dining and world class shopping.  Action packed sporting events come courtesy of the University of Michigan.  Cultural experiences including museums, galleries, and a performing arts center make Ann Arbor a destination for art aficionados of any age.  Endless opportunities for recreation are available in Ann Arbor, which operates 157 parks, trails, golf, canoe liveries, tennis courts, athletic fields and more.  One of the most environmentally friendly cities around, Ann Arbor has a progressive recycling program and takes great measures toward the preservation of the City’s green space.

Ann Arbor regularly receives national attention as one of the best places to live in the United States.

For more information on Ann Arbor visit www.annarbor.com 

Livonia, Michigan - With a population of nearly 100,000, Livonia is Michigan’s eighth-largest city and one of the most-stable family communities in the United States. Livonia is located in the northwest corner of Wayne County, halfway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. For decades, Livonia has ranked as one of the leading large communities for family services, education, public safety, and recreational opportunities.

Livonia is a smartly planned community where tree-lined neighborhoods are separated from industrial and warehouse sections of the city. These are among the many attributes that make Livonia one of the best places in the country to raise a family. If you want to live in Livonia, be prepared to become actively involved in your child’s education. The Livonia Public Schools are successful because as one of the ten largest school districts in Michigan they are able to offer a broad range of high-quality learning opportunities combined with outstanding parental support to provide each child an education that fits their needs.

Livonia offers a rich blend of cultural, entertainment, and family-friendly offerings. From a professional symphony orchestra to historic community venues to one of metro Detroit’s largest suburban fireworks displays, Livonia is a city that provides arts and cultural opportunities for a wide variety of interests. The city has three public libraries with many programs for children and adults. Each summer, the Livonia Civic Center and other city parks are home to outdoor, family concerts featuring various musical acts as part of the weekly “Music Under the Stars” series.

Livonia is home to several community service organizations which produce a number of successful family and fundraising events, such as the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and Livonia Rotary Club’s Family Picnic.

For more information on Livonia, please visit www.livonia.org.

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.