APP Manager, Neurosurgery

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated APP Manager to lead a dynamic team in enhancing patient care and service line development. This role balances administrative and clinical responsibilities, providing an opportunity to influence quality improvement and strategic planning within a collaborative environment. With a focus on mentorship and leadership, you will ensure that clinical work aligns with best practices while fostering a culture of excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a significant impact in the healthcare sector and take the next step in your professional journey.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Current Michigan license and NCCPA certification required.
• 5+ years clinical experience and 2+ years in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage APPs and supervisors, ensuring alignment with hospital policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and oversee staffing requests.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Oversight

Regulatory Knowledge

Staffing Management

Performance Evaluation

Education

Physician Assistant License

Nurse Practitioner License

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 patient care, service line development, quality improvement, strategic planning, and policy enforcement. Ensures APP clinical work aligns with scope of practice and hospital policies. Assesses staffing effectiveness, skill mix, and develops responsive staffing systems. Mentors, coaches, and manages administrative duties such as hiring, onboarding, orientation, performance evaluations, OPPE/FPPE, etc. Represents APPs in external reviews like Joint Commission and American College of Surgeons.

Position is typically 50% administrative and 50% clinical, with clinical focus in 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-shifts, weekends, and holidays as required. The role provides leadership within the specialty service(s), with potential expansion to other APP teams based on organizational needs.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on various products and services
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• 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 clinical growth opportunities and process improvements. Participate in meetings and committees.
• Evaluate APP workforce needs, approve staffing requests, and work with leadership on recruitment and retention.
• Ensure financial integrity by monitoring billing, reimbursement, productivity, and utilization metrics.
• Oversee CE/CME policies, review expenses, and approve related activities.
• Develop peer review and quality metrics, assist with chart reviews, and collaborate on FPPE development.
• Manage change within service lines through communication with leadership and oversee APP education and training.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed. Gather feedback from interdisciplinary teams.
• Oversee scheduling and coordinate with APP Supervisors.
• Clinically work in 50% of the time in the designated area of expertise or as assigned.

Supervision

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

Supervision Exercised

• Administrative supervision over APPs in the assigned areas.

Qualifications

Physician Assistant: Current Michigan license, ARC-PA accredited program, NCCPA certification, Michigan Controlled Substance License, DEA registration, BLS, 5+ years clinical, 2+ years leadership.

Nurse Practitioner: Michigan licensure, accredited NP program, DEA registration, BLS, 5+ years clinical, 2+ years leadership.

Application Requirements: Attach a complete resume and cover letter.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in clinical oversight, knowledge of regulations and credentialing, leadership skills, and regional oversight experience.

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