Physician Assistant | Cardiothoracic OR | Days
Henry Ford Health · Clinton Township, Michigan
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Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Location: Henry Ford Macomb
Status: Full-Time
Setting: 90% Outpatient 10% Inpatient | 100% Adult Patients
Call/Weekends: Yes
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic Surgery team at Henry Ford Macomb. This role focuses on the perioperative management of cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, surgical first assist responsibilities, patient rounding, evaluations, and postoperative treatment planning. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, highly specialized surgical team in a fast-paced, high-acuity operating room environment. Weekend coverage and on-call availability are required. Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of one year of cardiothoracic operating room experience.
Why Henry Ford Health
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
- Meaningful impact on employee health and safety
Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of Cardiothoracic experience as an APP required
- PA graduate from an accredited program
- Current (or in-process) Michigan licensure
- National certification (NCCPA)
- BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire)
Credentials:
Education & Training
·Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Licensure
·Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required).
Certification
·PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Required Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
- PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
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