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APP - Neuro ICU and IR - Ann Arbor (Contingent)

Opportunity Criteria

ProfessionNurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
SpecialtyNeurology
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Salary RangeNot Specified
Employment TypePer Diem
Bonuses OfferedNone

APP - Neurocritical Care/NeuroIR (Contingent)

We are seeking a motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with an interest in Neurocritical Care and Neuroendovascular services to join our Neurosciences team at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. Our hospital is a 500+ bed Level 1 trauma center, recognized by the Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy-capable Stroke Center. We serve as a community teaching medical center for South Washtenaw County, Michigan, specifically the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas.

  • Full Time: Contingent
  • Schedule: TBD
  • Location: Ann Arbor, MI
  • Specialty: Neurocritical Care and Neuro IR

Requirements 

  • Master’s degree in physician assistant or nursing (Requirement for NPs: AGACNP or ACNP only)
  • State of Michigan Licensure - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment or eligible to obtain
  • American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • American Heart Association ACLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • Neurocritical care society ENLS certification and NIHSS before starting clinical work and maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Available to work weekends and holidays with varying schedules.
  • Able to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  • Able to recognize subtle changes in the patient’s condition and to adapt care based on those changes.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with other disciplines using discretion and independent judgment.
  • Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
  • Able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to problem solve, formulate a plan of care, and evaluate the patient's response to care.
  • Able to communicate within a multidisciplinary team approach to modify a neurological plan of care to attain expected outcomes.

The Team

Our team consists of four neurointensivists, three neurointerventional neurologists, and eight current APPs, along with a dedicated neurocritical care pharmacist and various levels of learners. Our APPs are vital to our team; they are skilled clinicians, proficient in procedural skills, and exceptional educators. They actively engage in education across multiple levels and disciplines and participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.

The position includes a 2–3-month onboarding process before the APP can work independently, regardless of prior critical care experience. The ideal candidate will provide clinical services for 12 shifts per month, with each shift lasting 13 hours. Shifts will be scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for day shifts and from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. for night shifts. This position requires a mix of day and night shifts and includes holidays and weekends, which will be evenly distributed among the ICU APPs.

Duties & Responsibilities 

A typical day may include: 

Patient Care & Assessment

  • Conduct daily rounds, review patient history, medications, and neurological status.
  • Develop, oversee, and document individualized plans of care for neurocritical and neurointerventional patients.
  • Order, monitor, and adjust medications and treatments; interpret diagnostic tests.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including follow-ups.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with physicians, APPs, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Serve as a patient advocate and provide support, education, and updates to patients and families.
  • Participate in hand-offs and communicate effectively during shift changes or patient reassignments.

Education & Mentorship

  • Mentor APPs, medical students, and residents; provide feedback and guidance.
  • Educate patients, families, and staff on care plans, procedures, and best practices.

Quality & Safety

  • Monitor patient outcomes and program metrics, particularly in stroke and neurocritical care.
  • Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.
  • Ensure safe medication administration and follow infection control standards.

On-Call Coverage

  • Provide coverage for neurocritical care and neurointerventional services during day and night shifts.
  • Communicate with attending physicians to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Expertise

  • Maintain competency in designated neurosurgical and neurological procedures.
  • Collaborate with the team to evaluate and adjust care for critically ill patients.

Why Work with Us?

  • Comprehensive Care – Provide primary care services to patients of all ages.
  • Work-Life Balance and Advanced Digital Tools – Epic and MyChart
  • Supportive Team Environment – Collaborate with skilled physicians, nurse practitioners, and a dedicated support staff.
  • Prioritizing Internal Growth and Advancement - We are committed to promoting from within, offering abundant opportunities for career advancement and fostering a culture that empowers employees to thrive
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package:
    • Competitive salary + incentives
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Retirement savings plans (403b & 457)
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
    • Short- & long-term disability coverage
    • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

About Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Established in 1994, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in Michigan delivering more than one million patient visits each year, practicing based on the guiding principle: our family caring for yours. Led by physicians, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is committed to providing the best care, with the best outcomes for every patient, and exceptional work experience for every provider and employee. Recognized as Metro Detroit’s Top Physician Group by Consumer Reports magazine, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group offers patients from infancy through senior years, access to convenient, quality health care with extended office hours and urgent care services, online patient diagnosis, treatment, and appointment access tools. Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is based in Ann Arbor and employs more than 3,000 staff, including nearly 1,000 providers consisting of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, care managers, and midwives in more than 150 practice locations across Southeast Michigan.

Here are a few facts about Trinity Health IHA Medical Group to help you understand our impact on the communities we serve in Washtenaw, Livingston, Lenawee, Oakland, and western Wayne Counties: 

  • Office Locations: More than 190
  • Active Patients: 500,000+ 
  • Babies Delivered: 5,612 in FY25 
  • Physicians: 900+
  • Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Physician Assistants & Certified Nurse-Midwives: 370+ 
  • Board Certified/Eligible Physicians: 100% 
  • Hospital Affiliations: Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Chelsea, Trinity Health Livingston, Trinity Health Oakland, Trinity Health Livonia, Michigan Medicine 
  • Support Staff: More than 2,800

MISSION STATEMENT 

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group exists to meet community needs through the provision of personalized, high-quality health and medical services to its patients in a manner which results in high levels of patient satisfaction with clinical quality, services, accessibility, and value. 

Our Values –CARES: 

  • Commitment - We strive to provide quality care. 
  • Advocacy - We are dedicated to advocating for our patients. 
  • Respect - We believe that mutual respect is the foundation of a trusting relationship. 
  • Efficiency - We are committed to delivering quality care, advocating for our patients, and fostering respectful relationships while also ensuring care is provided efficiently and cost-effectively. 
  • Service - We prioritize service excellence for both our internal and external customers.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Ann Arbor, Michigan offers a bustling downtown and charming tree-lined neighborhoods making it a safe and ideal place to live, learn, work, and raise a family. More than 114,000 residents live within the City’s 28 square miles and Ann Arbor is a hub for excellence in education, boasting five colleges and universities. The City’s acclaimed public school system has adapted a comprehensive academic achievement plan to help ensure all students are successful.

People are drawn to Ann Arbor for its eclectic urban setting and its acres of parks and trees. The cosmopolitan college town boasts fine to casual dining and world class shopping. Action packed sporting events come courtesy of the University of Michigan. Cultural experiences including museums, galleries, and a performing arts center make Ann Arbor a destination for art aficionados of any age. Endless opportunities for recreation are available in Ann Arbor, which operates 157 parks, trails, golf, canoe liveries, tennis courts, athletic fields and more. One of the most environmentally friendly cities around, Ann Arbor has a progressive recycling program and takes great measures toward the preservation of the City’s green space.

Ann Arbor regularly receives national attention as one of the best places to live in the United States. For more information about Ann Arbor, Michigan visit www.annarbor.com 

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. 

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.

Facility & Address

  • Trinity Health IHA Medical Group
  • Ann Arbor MI 48106

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Christine Meda Prakash Provider Recruitment Coordinator

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