Commission Neurosurgery Research Jobs (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 # 282139 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 282140.
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 Neurosurgery department is a team of attending physicians, residents, and advanced practice providers (APPs) that provide care to patients with multiple neurological disorders. The team cares for patients with a wide variety of conditions including Brain and Cranial Tumors, Vascular Neurologic Disorders, Functional Neurologic disorders, Scoliosis, and Neck and Spine Pain. APPs on this team function independently in a large neurosurgical group, providing surgical consultations, pre-operative and post-operative care.
Responsibilities*
Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Provide health care to predominately neurosurgical patients with cranial disorders/brain tumors
• Multi-disciplinary clinic involvement weekly with coordination with oncology and radiation oncology
• In addition, other diagnosis may include spine disorders, scoliosis, vascular, cranial disorders, functional neurologic disorders, and brachial plexus/peripheral nerve patients.
• Diagnoses and treatment of neurosurgical patients as well as providing preoperative and postoperative care independently and through collaborative relationships.
• Complete New patient Evaluations independently
• Perform detailed history and physical examinations
• Comprehensive assessment of neurological conditions
• Collaborate and present patient findings to the attending neurosurgeons to formulate a treatment plan
• Order and interpret appropriate radiographic studies and perform office procedures.
• Collect and assist in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests; radiographic procedures and clinical studies; administer follow-up to patients and assist in the referral to various internal and external facilities.
• Evaluate postoperative patients and perform routine follow-up visits.
• Provide urgent same-day office visits.

Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:

• Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Neurosurgical Service Chief or designee.
• Advanced 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, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Nurse Practitioner
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an outpatient or inpatient advanced practice provider in a neurosurgical practice
• APP experience functioning independently
• 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
• BLS

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.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an outpatient or inpatient advanced practice provider in a neurosurgical practice
• APP experience functioning independently
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• BLS

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*

• 2 or more years of APP experience caring for patients with cranial disorders, brain tumor, and/or oncology experience
• Outpatient APP experience caring for multiple neurosurgical disorders (spine disorders, scoliosis, neurovascular conditions, brachial plexus)
• 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
• $2200 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

Nursing Specific Info
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
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 per week
Shift/Hours/Days: 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday, potential for occasional weekend coverage
Location: Taubman Outpatient
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, 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 Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected] . For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org .
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
282139
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (NP) - Outpatient Cranial Neurosurgery
Job Title
NP 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 Neurosurg - Tech
Posting Begin/End Date
8/21/2026 - 9/06/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Advanced Practice Professional
Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics