Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - PRN Pediatric CV Surgery - Detroit, MI
Compensation
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Job Description
Children’s Hospital of Michigan is seeking a PRN Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to support its highly specialized pediatric cardiac surgery program in Detroit, Michigan.
This position offers an opportunity to work with a collaborative surgical team providing care to pediatric cardiovascular patients. The role is open to either a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification and is ideal for experienced providers seeking flexible, as-needed coverage.
Job Highlights
- PRN/as-needed position within a Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery program
- First assist role supporting pediatric cardiovascular surgical procedures
- Open to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners with RNFA certification
- Flexible scheduling based on department coverage needs
- Practice at Children’s Hospital of Michigan alongside a multidisciplinary pediatric cardiac team
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Continuing medical education (CME) allowance
- Malpractice insurance
About the Area
Detroit offers an exciting combination of professional opportunity and cultural amenities. The city features world-class sports, renowned museums, exceptional dining, and a thriving arts scene. With an affordable cost of living, diverse communities, and convenient access to outdoor recreation throughout Michigan, Detroit is an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking flexibility and meaningful practice opportunities.
Responsibilities
Per collaborative agreement
Qualifications
Education
Required: Graduate of accredited PA program
Experience
Certifications
Required: PA licensure; DEA eligible. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.
Physical Demands
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · above average in surgery (pa) | ranked against 379 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)43 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Michigan | 135 active | 4,771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment135 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #6 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 741 in the last 30 days | 497 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician Assistant pay trend | +2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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