APP Manager, Neurosurgery

Corewell Health; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated APP Manager to lead and inspire a team of Advanced Practice Providers. This pivotal role balances clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring quality patient care while fostering professional growth within the team. You will collaborate closely with leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and oversee the development of clinical training and evaluation processes. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join us and be part of a mission to enhance health and inspire hope in the community.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years clinical experience and 2+ years in a leadership role required.
• Experience in clinical oversight and knowledge of regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage APPs and oversee patient care and service line development.
• Evaluate staffing needs and approve recruitment strategies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage administrative duties.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Communication

Collaboration

Staffing Management

Education

Physician Assistant License

Nurse Practitioner License

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That's just the beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team at Corewell Health.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing reporting APPs and APP supervisors, including activities related to direct and facilitated patient care, service line development, quality improvement, strategic planning, and policy enforcement. Ensures APP clinical work adheres to scope of practice and hospital protocols. Assesses staffing effectiveness, skill mix, and develops responsive staffing systems. Mentors and coaches APPs, manages administrative duties such as hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and compliance with OPPE/FPPE. Represents APPs to external review agencies like the Joint Commission and the American College of Surgeons.

The position is typically 50% administrative and 50% clinical, in the area of expertise, or as directed by the APP Director or VP of APP Services.

Note: This is a 40-hour position that may include off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays based on service needs. The role provides leadership within the specialty service(s) with potential for expansion to other APP teams as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on various products and services
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance
• Savings, retirement plans, disability, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and process improvements. Participate in meetings and committees.
• Evaluate APP workforce needs, approve staffing requests, and work on recruitment and retention strategies.
• Review billing practices and monitor metrics like reimbursement, productivity, and utilization to ensure financial health.
• Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses.
• Develop peer review and quality metrics; assist with chart reviews for professional evaluation.
• Develop and oversee professional practice evaluations in collaboration with physician leadership.
• Manage service line changes with effective communication.
• Develop clinical training, orientation, billing, and coding processes.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Oversee scheduling and coordinate with APP Supervisors.
• Clinically work in 50% of the role in the area of expertise, or as directed.

Supervision

• The APP Manager reports to the relevant APP Director and physician leader, collaborating during clinical duties.

Supervision Exercised

• Administer supervision over APPs within assigned areas.

Candidate Requirements

Physician Assistant: Current Michigan license, ARC-PA accredited program completion, NCCPA certification, Michigan Controlled Substance License, DEA registration, BLS (and possibly ACLS), 5 years clinical and 2 years leadership experience.

Nurse Practitioner: Michigan licensure, accredited NP program, DEA registration, BLS (and possibly ACLS), 5 years clinical and 2 years leadership experience.

Resume Required: Attach a complete resume and cover letter.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in clinical oversight, knowledge of regulations, policies, and credentialing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience leading regional teams and managing change initiatives.

Join us and start your journey where the extraordinary begins. Apply now!