Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Cardiovascular Surgery (Pediatrics) with CHM- Detroit, MI
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
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 | 3.0 / 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)42 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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