Trauma Physician Assistant (contingent) - Henry Ford Providence Novi & Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospitals

Location: 47601 Grand River Ave Novi, MI 48374 / 16001 W 9 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075

Inpatient/Outpatient: 100% inpatient

Case Load: 100% Adult

Position Overview:

Henry Ford Health is seeking an experienced contingent Physician Assistant to join the Trauma Service at Henry Ford Providence Novi. The APP will respond to all trauma activations in the Emergency Department, perform inpatient rounding, and serve as the primary provider for trauma ICU patients. This role requires close collaboration with trauma surgeons and the APP trauma team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered trauma care.

Qualifications & Experience

• ATLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of acute trauma experience at a Trauma Center
• Demonstrated experience with direct management of ICU patients
• Ability to step into the role with minimal orientation
• New graduates will not be considered

Clinical Responsibilities

• ED trauma activations and inpatient trauma care
• Primary coverage for trauma ICU patients
• Minimal to no operating room time
• Opportunities for bedside procedures including laceration repair, wound debridement, wound vac placement, and-based on experience-chest tubes and central line placement

This position is ideal for a seasoned trauma PA seeking a hands-on, high-acuity clinical role within a collaborative trauma team environment.

Schedule - Contingent. 12-hour shifts, 6a-630p OR 6p-630a to achieve 24/7 coverage.

Weekend requirement - As available.

Call requirement - No.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides inpatient and/or outpatient medical care for injured and surgical critical care patients. Takes patient history, performs physical examination, orders, and interprets tests, makes diagnoses, and institutes appropriate treatment. Works in collaboration with trauma and surgical critical care physicians, staff physicians, 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. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master's degree in Nursing OR Bachelor's degree. Completion of an AMA-approved Physician Assistant program. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: Certified Nurse Practitioner in Michigan. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Michigan. Current ACLS and PALS provider status. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider status within three (3) months of hire. OR Michigan licensure and continued certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). Current ACLS and PALS provider status. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provider status within three (3) months of hire.