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Corewell Health
Troy, Michigan

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (C), CVICU - Dearborn/Regional

Physician AssistantIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health.

General Summary

Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.

We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Cardiothoracic Critical Care Team within the Cardiovascular Surgery Service Line.

This role provides comprehensive patient care from admission through discharge, with a focus on perioperative management in the Cardiac Surgical ICU. The APP will manage ventilators, sedation, hemodynamics, and diagnostics, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.

Clinical expertise in managing complex conditions such as shock, sepsis, respiratory failure, heart and renal failure, arrhythmias, and post-operative cardiac patients is essential.

Responsibilities may include advanced procedures such as central and arterial line placement, pulmonary artery catheter placement, and point-of-care ultrasound. Additionally, the APP may sit on committees and participate in Quality and Process Improvement Initiatives.

This is a 24/7 service requiring rotation through days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with regional cross-coverage at other hospital sites.

Benefits

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

  • Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
  • Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
  • Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans

Relocation Assistance

  • Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
  • Free onsite parking at all of our campuses

Essential Duties

Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.

Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment. Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.

Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.

  • Determines eligibility of patients for entry into clinical trials based on findings.
  • Requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care.
  • Interprets and evaluates findings of studies/tests.
  • Relays appropriate information regarding patient care to the collaborating physician.
  • Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed.
  • Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
  • Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
  • Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.

Maintains provision of preventive health services (e. g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).

  • Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
  • Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.

Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.

Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.

  • Provides on-call coverage.
  • Performs patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
  • Provides symptom management for side effects related to oncologic treatment.

Standard Qualifications

Education / Training

Master's Degree in Nursing OR a Masters in Physician Assistant studies

Work Experience

  • 1 to 3 years’ experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a CVICU setting, preferred.
  • Acute care strongly preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration

State of Michigan Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license required

AHA/ARC BLS Certification Required

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How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn
  • Department Name
  • CV Surgery APP Surgical - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 40
  • Hours of Work
  • Midnights
  • Days Worked
  • Days Vary
  • Weekend Frequency

Variable Weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients within the Cardiothoracic Critical Care team, managing complex conditions and perioperative care. They will also perform advanced procedures, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant studies and possess a valid Michigan license. One to three years of experience in a CVICU or acute care setting is preferred, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningPrescription writingVentilator managementHemodynamic monitoringCentral line placementMultidisciplinary collaborationCardiothoracic care

Critical Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Corewell Health compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Michigan120 active4,648 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 70% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Corewell Health

Hospitals and Health Care
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off
Holidays
Flexible scheduling
Health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance
Relocation assistance
Savings & retirement plans
Disability insurance
Identity theft protection

Living in Troy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k
Typical market rent
$1,854/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.