Physician Assistant (Contingent) D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion: Cardiac Intensive Critical Care Area

Under physician supervision, directs and coordinates care in the cardiac intensive critical care area. Care provided is for the adult patient population, including but not limited to NSTEMI/STEMI, advanced heart failure, pre- and post-heart transplant, and mechanical circulatory support. Some of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) duties include (not an all-inclusive list)

Complete detailed histories and physicals, daily progress notes, streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, and discharge orders/documentation.
Responsible for primary Code Team Coverage in the Pavilion
Collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies.
Order tests/prescribe medications.
Present pertinent data to the medical staff and assist in maintaining continuity of care throughout Cardiovascular Medicine, including thorough and accurate hand-offs.
Procedures include point-of-care ultrasound for physical assessment, placement of arterial lines, central venous catheters, and placing NG tubes/dobhoff.
Confer with attending physicians and collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care needs both inpatient and outpatient, and internal/external care providers.
Maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments
Perform other related duties as required.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of medical principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with Michigan Medicine policies and procedures, Medical Staff Bylaws, and State and Federal laws/regulations.
Participate in activities that promote professional growth and self-development.
Adhere to all Michigan Medicine dress codes, personnel, and safety policies.
Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction utilizing service excellence and Patient Family Centered Care in daily practice.
Ability to demonstrate good computer skills, including computer documentation and order entry.
Demonstrates ability to function independently and as a team member, working collaboratively with others.
Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience with coordinating and managing complex patients and providing safe handoffs to the next provider.
Demonstrated expertise in facilitating the educational growth of others through previous clinical instructional roles.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to communicate effectively as a patient advocate.
Demonstrated commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, sensitivity to diversity, and sharing knowledge with team members.