Cognitive Assessment Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

How to Apply
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 282143 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 282144.
A total of one (1), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Job Summary
The Michigan Medicine Neurology Department has dedicated specialists who evaluate and treat a wide range of neurologic conditions, including epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, and cognitive disorders such as Alzheimers disease and related dementias. This opening is with the Cognitive Disorders team. The Cognitive Disorders team consists of physicians and advanced practice providers who deliver high-quality and evidence-based care to individuals with cognitive impairment. Early assessment of cognitive decline is essential to guide appropriate treatment. Prompt evaluation and access to new Alzheimer?s disease treatments, such as intravenous monoclonal antibodies that clear brain amyloid plaques, slows the cognitive and functional decline for patients with early disease.
Responsibilities*
Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Perform history and physical examinations
• Administer evidenced-based cognitive assessments for diagnosis and treatment monitoring
• Order imaging scans and laboratory testing
• Prescribe treatments
• Triage referrals to assist in determination of eligibility for time-sensitive treatments
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate treatment delivery and communicate across care teams such as pharmacy, infusion services, primary care providers, social work, and other professionals

Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:
Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Department of Neurology Service Chief.
Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.
Required Qualifications*
NP

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification to practice as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Acute Gerontologic Primary Care Nurse practitioners, or Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
• Current DEA registration required
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
• Three years of experience providing outpatient neurology care in an advanced practice role or one year of outpatient cognitive or similar neurology experience in an advanced practice role
• Experience performing cognitive screening exams

PA:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License required
• Current DEA registration required
• ACLS required (separate AHA approved BLS also required unless ACLS was completed through the UMHS Simulation Center).
• Three years of experience providing outpatient neurology care in an advanced practice role or one year of outpatient cognitive or similar neurology experience in an advanced practice role
• Experience performing cognitive screening exams

NOTE:
* Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*

• Advanced Practice Experience working with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate complex medical treatments
• Clinical experience caring for older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairment
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate clinical care ideas across multiple patient care services and to
• communicate as a patient advocate.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment

Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Salary range: $135,855 - $208,763
What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Progam
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift/Hours/Days: Day shift Monday through Friday
Location: Ambulatory Care: predominately Taubman Health Center and East Ann Arbor Health Center
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected] . For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please click here .
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
282144
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (PA) Taubman Neurology- Cognitive
Job Title
PA Surgical Specialty
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Taubman Neurology
Posting Begin/End Date
8/21/2026 - 8/28/2026
Career Interest
Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional