What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multiple Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Multiple Locations - Michigan position at Commonwealth Medical Services?
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Available Departments- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Hematology & Oncology
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Family Medicine / Primary Care
- Hospital Medicine / Critical Care (Day & Night Shift)
A healthcare organization is seeking motivated Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join multiple specialty teams across inpatient and outpatient settings. These opportunities support surgical, medical, and primary care services across a variety of schedules, practice models, and acuity levels.
Positions are available in fast-paced, collaborative environments and may include clinic-based care, inpatient rounding, surgical first assist, outreach clinics, and procedural responsibilities, depending on the department.
Responsibilities (Role-Dependent)- Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient hospital settings
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage new and established patients
- Perform department-specific procedures, which may include:
- Joint injections, Botox injections, nerve blocks
- ICU-level bedside procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, chest tubes, lines, ports)
- Surgical first assist and vein harvesting
- Participate in inpatient rounding, consults, admissions, discharges, and care coordination
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Provide patient and family education and coordinate follow-up care
- Support outreach and satellite clinic services as applicable
- Full-time opportunities
- Monday–Friday outpatient schedules available
- Inpatient day and night shift roles, including 7 on / 7 off rotations
- Mix of outpatient clinics, inpatient services, operating room support, and outreach locations
- Some roles include call rotation; others have no call, weekends, or holidays
- Employment contingent upon successful completion of credentialing Structured onboarding, training, and mentorship programs available
Requirements
Certifications & Licensure
- Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification
- AHA-approved BLS required
- ACLS required for select inpatient and surgical roles
- Active state license or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Experience preferred for many specialties; new graduates considered for select roles
- Specialty experience (surgery, cardiology, oncology, neurology, primary care, hospital medicine) is a plus OR, first assist, or vein harvesting experience required for select cardiovascular and cardiothoracic roles
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits (Role-Dependent)
- Competitive compensation
- Sign-on bonuses available for select specialties
- Comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off and CME time
- CME allowance
- Retirement plans with employer matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability and professional liability coverage
- Relocation assistance for eligible positions