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Michigan physician assistant roles are concentrated in health systems like Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and Michigan Medicine, with demand spread across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing. Employers across hospital networks, specialty clinics, and rural health centers regularly hire PAs, and many of these organizations have established HR and legal infrastructure to support H-1B visa and other work visa sponsorship.
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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 # 284892 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 284893.
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.
Responsibilities
- This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide health care and specialized health services to patients and families enrolled in the ambulatory care electrophysiology/Device settings.
- Under physician supervision, the Advanced Practice Professional will coordinate care of clinic patients, perform health assessments including patient history/physical examination, diagnostic test, referrals, assign appropriate interventions, place orders, and follow up with the patients.
- The role also includes interpretation, documentation, billing of scheduled and alert remote monitoring data for pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients.
- The Advanced Practice Professional will maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to physicians, the RN/Clinical Team; streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including communicating specific patient needs to internal and external UMHS team members and other ambulatory care providers.
- Device program Responsibilities would include:
- Will also provide clinical expertise and direction to support patient medication management.
- Practice will be in partnership with attending EP cardiology faculty and fellows.
- Will collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care.
- Coordination of care between clinical care coordinators, physicians and other members of the health care continuum.
- Participate in quality assurance activities, process improvement projects (LEAN), and facilitate growth.
- Participate in the development of policies, procedures and protocols including standards of care.
- Participate in research projects.
- Participate in monthly meetings and case presentation related to patient population.
- Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction.
- Participate in the development and presentation of educational experiences for patients, families and health care professionals including workshops, lectures, and in-service programs.
- Utilize Service Excellence and Patient Family Centered Care in daily practice.
- Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by University of Michigan Health System.
- Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code.
- Provide leadership and demonstrate strong skills of coordinating a multidisciplinary approach to support the patients.
- Serve as a preceptor for APP students.
Required Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner Requirements:
- 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, Adult Primary Care 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).
- Minimum of two years of recent (within the last five years) APP experience in adult cardiology.
- Current DEA registration required.
- AHA BLS and ACLS required.
Physician Assistant Requirements:
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Minimum of two years of recent (within the last five years) APP experience in adult cardiology.
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required.
- Current DEA registration required.
- AHA BLS and ACLS required.
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
- One year of recent (within the last five years) APP experience caring exclusively for Electrophysiology Adult patients.
- One year of recent (within the last five years) APP ambulatory care experience.
- One year+ of recent (within the last five years) APP experience with interrogating, interpreting, and programming CIEDs (pacemakers, defibrillators), including home monitoring follow-up.
- One year+ of recent (within the last five years) APP experience reviewing echo reports, nuclear medicine studies, PFT, CXR, MRI, and rhythm monitoring (Holter’s, ZIO patches, etc.), and basic ECG interpretation.
- Recent experience providing care to patients with arrhythmias, CIEDs, syncope, heart failure and acute coronary syndromes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology.
- Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination; order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; responsive to patient and family preferences and needs.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team as evidence by previous experience within the last 2 years.
- Must demonstrate a high level of independent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize assignments and manage busy work environment.
- Demonstrated excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good computer skills including computer documentation and order entry.
- Demonstrates clinical leadership skills: Chaired or participated on a committee, actively involved in professional organizations, developed protocols, etc.
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!
Full Time Salary range: $135,855 - $208,763 / year
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
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- 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/Week: 40 hours/week
Location: Cardiovascular Center Clinics or other off-site locations as necessary including Troy Medical Campus
Ambulatory Care Work: 80% patient care, 20% administrative time.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), 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 UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.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 Opening ID
284893
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center Clinics: Electrophysiology/ Device
Job Title
PA Medical 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 CVC Clinic
Posting Begin/End Date
10/26/2026 - 11/01/2026
Career Interest
Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional
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 # 284892 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 284893.
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.
Responsibilities
- This Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide health care and specialized health services to patients and families enrolled in the ambulatory care electrophysiology/Device settings.
- Under physician supervision, the Advanced Practice Professional will coordinate care of clinic patients, perform health assessments including patient history/physical examination, diagnostic test, referrals, assign appropriate interventions, place orders, and follow up with the patients.
- The role also includes interpretation, documentation, billing of scheduled and alert remote monitoring data for pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients.
- The Advanced Practice Professional will maintain accurate documentation regarding patient status, evaluations, and treatments to physicians, the RN/Clinical Team; streamline the patient transfer process between levels of care, including communicating specific patient needs to internal and external UMHS team members and other ambulatory care providers.
- Device program Responsibilities would include:
- Will also provide clinical expertise and direction to support patient medication management.
- Practice will be in partnership with attending EP cardiology faculty and fellows.
- Will collaborate with other care providers/consultants to coordinate and communicate clinical care.
- Coordination of care between clinical care coordinators, physicians and other members of the health care continuum.
- Participate in quality assurance activities, process improvement projects (LEAN), and facilitate growth.
- Participate in the development of policies, procedures and protocols including standards of care.
- Participate in research projects.
- Participate in monthly meetings and case presentation related to patient population.
- Perform other related duties as required to assure patient safety and satisfaction.
- Participate in the development and presentation of educational experiences for patients, families and health care professionals including workshops, lectures, and in-service programs.
- Utilize Service Excellence and Patient Family Centered Care in daily practice.
- Abide by the standards of care and standards of practice established by University of Michigan Health System.
- Practice within the regulations of the Michigan Public Health Code.
- Provide leadership and demonstrate strong skills of coordinating a multidisciplinary approach to support the patients.
- Serve as a preceptor for APP students.
Required Qualifications
Nurse Practitioner Requirements:
- 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, Adult Primary Care 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).
- Minimum of two years of recent (within the last five years) APP experience in adult cardiology.
- Current DEA registration required.
- AHA BLS and ACLS required.
Physician Assistant Requirements:
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
- Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Minimum of two years of recent (within the last five years) APP experience in adult cardiology.
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required.
- Current DEA registration required.
- AHA BLS and ACLS required.
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
- One year of recent (within the last five years) APP experience caring exclusively for Electrophysiology Adult patients.
- One year of recent (within the last five years) APP ambulatory care experience.
- One year+ of recent (within the last five years) APP experience with interrogating, interpreting, and programming CIEDs (pacemakers, defibrillators), including home monitoring follow-up.
- One year+ of recent (within the last five years) APP experience reviewing echo reports, nuclear medicine studies, PFT, CXR, MRI, and rhythm monitoring (Holter’s, ZIO patches, etc.), and basic ECG interpretation.
- Recent experience providing care to patients with arrhythmias, CIEDs, syncope, heart failure and acute coronary syndromes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult cardiac physiology.
- Demonstrated ability to complete history and physical examination; order appropriate diagnostic studies; synthesize information and make informed clinical decisions; develop appropriate care plans; responsive to patient and family preferences and needs.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team as evidence by previous experience within the last 2 years.
- Must demonstrate a high level of independent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize assignments and manage busy work environment.
- Demonstrated excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate good computer skills including computer documentation and order entry.
- Demonstrates clinical leadership skills: Chaired or participated on a committee, actively involved in professional organizations, developed protocols, etc.
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!
Full Time Salary range: $135,855 - $208,763 / year
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
- Medical Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- 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/Week: 40 hours/week
Location: Cardiovascular Center Clinics or other off-site locations as necessary including Troy Medical Campus
Ambulatory Care Work: 80% patient care, 20% administrative time.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM), 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 UMHS_PArecruit@med.umich.edu. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.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 Opening ID
284893
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) Cardiovascular Center Clinics: Electrophysiology/ Device
Job Title
PA Medical 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 CVC Clinic
Posting Begin/End Date
10/26/2026 - 11/01/2026
Career Interest
Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Professional
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Which companies sponsor visas for physician assistants in Michigan?
Michigan's largest health systems are the most consistent sponsors for physician assistant roles. Henry Ford Health, University of Michigan Health (Michigan Medicine), Corewell Health (formerly Beaumont and Spectrum Health), and McLaren Health Care have each filed H-1B petitions for clinical roles including PAs. Academic medical centers tend to have dedicated immigration teams, which makes the sponsorship process more predictable than smaller independent practices.
Which visa types are most common for physician assistant roles in Michigan?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for physician assistants in Michigan, as PA roles generally qualify as specialty occupations requiring a master's degree. Some employers also sponsor permanent residency through EB-2 or EB-3 pathways after initial H-1B approval. Candidates with J-1 visa status from residency or clinical training programs may also transition to employer-sponsored visas, though the specific pathway depends on individual circumstances and employer policy.
How to find physician assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship willingness, making it easier to identify Michigan physician assistant roles where employers have a documented history of sponsoring work visas. Rather than sorting through hundreds of general job postings, you can search directly for PA openings in Michigan with sponsorship available, which is particularly useful given how unevenly sponsorship is distributed across health systems and private practices in the state.
Which cities in Michigan have the most physician assistant sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its metro area account for the largest share of PA sponsorship activity in Michigan, driven by the concentration of major health systems including Henry Ford Health and Detroit Medical Center. Grand Rapids is a growing hub anchored by Corewell Health and its affiliated clinics. Ann Arbor sees consistent demand through Michigan Medicine and its academic health network. Lansing and Flint also have regional hospital employers that periodically sponsor PA positions.
Are there any Michigan-specific factors physician assistants should know about visa sponsorship?
Michigan has a significant rural healthcare shortage, and federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) are common in the Upper Peninsula and parts of the Lower Peninsula. Employers in these areas sometimes have stronger motivation to sponsor international PAs due to persistent recruitment challenges. Michigan Medicine and other academic health systems also train PA students, creating institutional familiarity with the credentialing and licensing process that can make the sponsorship pipeline somewhat smoother for qualified candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician assistant 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.