Description

About Us

As a physician-led organization, IHA combines the autonomy and close-knit culture of a private practice with the stability and resources of a prestigious national healthcare system.

Elevate Your Career! 

Were seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our Orthopaedic Surgery team as a Physician Assistant who is eager to make a meaningful impact on the health of our community!

Opportunity Details

• Full Time - 1.0 FTE
• Schedule - TBD
• Location - Livonia, MI 

This position includes close collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons and fellow PAs to deliver exceptional care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, encompassing initial evaluation, treatment planning, and post-operative management. This role includes direct patient care, clinical decision-making, procedural support, and inpatient orthopaedic trauma support, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated orthopaedic care across all phases of treatment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program
• Active PA-C license in the State of Michigan
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• 1-2 years of post-graduate PA-C experience, preferably in an orthopaedic or surgical specialty
• Demonstrated clinical judgment, procedural proficiency, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced orthopaedic setting
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient education and engagement

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations for orthopedic patients.
• Assist surgeons in the operating room and perform minor procedures as delegated
• Provide support to inpatient Orthopaedic Trauma services, including call and rounding responsibilities
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative patient care, including wound care, rehabilitation planning, and follow-up.
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, including imaging studies and labs.
• Educate patients on procedures, treatment options, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including physical therapists and nursing staff, to optimize patient outcomes.
• Document all patient care accurately in the EMR (Epic)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical protocols and guidelines

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

We are proud of our commitment to equal employment opportunities for all qualified job candidates and associates, and we ask that all associates support diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Trinity Health IHA Medical Group prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, race, color, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Recruitment Agencies: Please do not submit candidates for this role. Any submissions will be considered unsolicited and will not be credited.

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 Detroits 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. 

QUICK OVERVIEW

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 150
• Active Patients: 500,000+
• Babies Delivered: 5,576 in 2023
• Physicians: 720+
• Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Physician Assistants & Certified Nurse-Midwives: 230+
• 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 2,200

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.