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Detroit, Michigan

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular Surgery (Pediatrics) with CHM- Detroit, MI

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is seeking a Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery APP to join a highly specialized surgical team in Detroit, Michigan. This first assist position offers the opportunity to work alongside an established pediatric cardiovascular surgery program, providing care to complex pediatric cardiac patients in a collaborative, academic environment. The role is open to either a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification.

Job Highlights

  • First assist role supporting Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery procedures
  • Open to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners with RNFA certification
  • Primarily focused on the surgical care of pediatric cardiovascular patients in an inpatient setting
  • Opportunity to work closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary pediatric cardiac team
  • Practice based at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, a nationally recognized pediatric care center

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 a unique blend of big-city amenities, professional sports, world-class dining, and a rich cultural scene. Residents enjoy access to affordable housing, diverse neighborhoods, excellent entertainment options, and easy access to the Great Lakes. The region continues to experience significant growth and revitalization, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career advancement and an exceptional quality of life.

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
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Inpatient careMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical assessmentPatient care

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).

Physician Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in surgery (pa)ranked against 379 Surgery (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Michigan135 active4,771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment135 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#6 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 41 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 107 postings, 230 closed
New Surgery listings741 in the last 30 days497 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (379 Surgery (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 379 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance
Malpractice Insurance

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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.