Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Eastwood Recovery Ctr | Behavioral Health | Part Time | Days
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Eastwood Recovery Ctr | Behavioral Health | Part Time | Days
Location: Henry Ford Eastwood Recovery Center (Southfield)
Status: Part-Time | Days
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team at Eastwood Recovery Center in Southfield, Michigan. This day shift position provides an opportunity to care for patients in a residential addiction treatment setting focused on recovery from substance use disorders and the underlying effects of trauma, neglect, and mental health conditions. The APP will work collaboratively with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to complete admission medical reviews, determine appropriate levels of care, and perform history and physical examinations on new admissions within 72 hours of arrival. Additional responsibilities include assessing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, providing preventative care and patient education, coordinating referrals and community resources, and supporting individualized treatment plans that promote long-term recovery and wellness. We are seeking a team-oriented, patient-focused provider who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Why Henry Ford Health
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive, collaborative systemwide team
- Meaningful impact on employee health and safety
Employment contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Qualifications:
- Behavioral Health Experience as an APP preferred
- NP or PA graduate from an accredited program
- Current (or in-process) Michigan licensure
- National certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
- BLS required; ACLS required (or obtained after hire)
Credentials:
Education & Training
• Physician Assistant (PA): Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Nurse Practitioner (NP): Completion of a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Licensure
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner the State of Michigan, or in the process of applying (proof of application required).
Certification
• PA: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• NP: National certification by a certification body recognized by the State of Michigan
(e.g., ANCC, AANP)
Required Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - required (may be obtained after hire)
DEA / Controlled Substance Licensure
- PA: DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) required through credentialing
- NP: DEA registration required through credentialing; NPs do not hold a Michigan CSL and will use their Michigan license number during the application process