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Get Access To All JobsNurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Macomb | Cardiothoracic ICU | Contingent | Days
Location: Henry Ford Macomb
Status: Contingent | Days
Setting: 100% Inpatient | 100% Adult Patients
Call/Weekends: Yes weekends, no call requirements
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic ICU team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. This role focuses on the evaluation, management, and coordination of care for critically ill cardiothoracic patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary ICU setting. The NP/PA will provide inpatient care, perform advanced patient assessments, participate in daily rounding, develop treatment plans, and collaborate closely with intensivists, attending physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to support high-quality patient outcomes. This contingent position requires weekend availability and offers the opportunity to care for complex, high-acuity patients in a fast-paced critical care environment. No call requirements.
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
- At least 1 year of Cardiothoracic 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 in 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
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Macomb | Cardiothoracic ICU | Contingent | Days
Location: Henry Ford Macomb
Status: Contingent | Days
Setting: 100% Inpatient | 100% Adult Patients
Call/Weekends: Yes weekends, no call requirements
Position Overview:
Henry Ford Health is seeking a contingent Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Cardiothoracic ICU team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. This role focuses on the evaluation, management, and coordination of care for critically ill cardiothoracic patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary ICU setting. The NP/PA will provide inpatient care, perform advanced patient assessments, participate in daily rounding, develop treatment plans, and collaborate closely with intensivists, attending physicians, consultants, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to support high-quality patient outcomes. This contingent position requires weekend availability and offers the opportunity to care for complex, high-acuity patients in a fast-paced critical care environment. No call requirements.
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
- At least 1 year of Cardiothoracic 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 in 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
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Which companies sponsor visas for nurse practitioners in Michigan?
Michigan's largest health systems are the most active sponsors for nurse practitioner roles. Henry Ford Health, Michigan Medicine (the University of Michigan's academic medical center), Beaumont Health, Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, and McLaren Health Care have all supported H-1B visa and other work visa petitions for clinical advanced practice providers. Federally Qualified Health Centers operating in Michigan's underserved areas also sponsor NPs, particularly for shortage area placements.
Which visa types are most common for nurse practitioner roles in Michigan?
The H-1B visa is the most common pathway for nurse practitioners in Michigan, as the NP role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a graduate-level degree. Some NPs from Canada or Mexico pursue TN visa status under the USMCA, which lists registered nurses but requires careful review for advanced practice roles. EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship is also pursued by some Michigan health systems for longer-term international hires.
Which cities in Michigan have the most nurse practitioner sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its metro suburbs, including Dearborn, Royal Oak, and Troy, account for the largest share of Michigan's NP sponsorship openings given the concentration of Henry Ford Health and Beaumont facilities. Ann Arbor is a strong second due to Michigan Medicine's academic health complex. Grand Rapids has grown significantly through Spectrum Health and its affiliated clinics, while Lansing and Flint have openings tied to federally designated shortage area incentives.
How to find nurse practitioner visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters nurse practitioner roles in Michigan by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not sorting through listings from employers who won't sponsor. Search the Migrate Mate job board filtered to Michigan and the nurse practitioner category to see active openings from health systems and clinics that have a documented history of sponsoring international clinical hires.
Are there state-specific considerations for nurse practitioner visa sponsorship in Michigan?
Michigan is a full-practice authority state, meaning nurse practitioners can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe independently without a physician collaboration agreement. This increases your marketability to smaller clinics and rural health centers that may not have a supervising physician on-site, broadening the pool of employers able to onboard you directly. Michigan also has a substantial number of Health Professional Shortage Areas, which can make NP roles eligible for certain federal incentive programs that attract additional employer interest in hiring and retaining qualified providers.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nurse practitioner jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.