APP Manager, Neurosurgery

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader to manage and mentor Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role combines clinical responsibilities with administrative oversight, ensuring that patient care aligns with hospital policies and standards. You will collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate workforce needs, and monitor financial metrics. With a focus on quality improvement and strategic planning, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive team. If you are passionate about healthcare and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Health, dental, vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Savings & retirement plans

Disability insurance

Identity theft protection

Home and auto insurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience and 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Licensed in Michigan with DEA registration and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting APPs and oversee patient care and service line development.
• Collaborate with leadership on growth opportunities and staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Communication Skills

Change Management

Team Building

Education

Physician Assistant License

Nurse Practitioner License

ARC-PA Accredited Education

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, mentors staff, and handles administrative duties such as hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and compliance. Represents APPs to external review agencies like the Joint Commission.

The position is typically split 50% administrative and 50% clinical, with flexibility based on organizational needs.

Note: This is a 40-hour role that may include off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. It provides leadership within a specified specialty with potential expansion to other teams.

Benefits

• Paid time off, holidays, flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on various products/services
• 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

1. Collaborate with leadership to identify growth opportunities and process improvements.
2. Evaluate workforce needs and approve staffing requests.
3. Work with the APP Director on recruitment, retention, and recognition initiatives.
4. Monitor financial metrics including billing, reimbursement, productivity, and utilization.
5. Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses.
6. Develop peer review and quality metrics; assist with chart reviews.
7. Develop FPPE in collaboration with physician leadership.
8. Manage change within the service line, ensuring effective communication.
9. Oversee clinical training, orientation, and billing/coding education.
10. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
11. Manage scheduling and coordinate with APP Supervisors.
12. Clinically work 50% in area of expertise or as assigned.

Supervision

• Reports to APP Director and physician leader; collaborates with physicians during clinical duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Administrative supervision of APPs in assigned areas.

Candidate Requirements

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

Nurse Practitioner: Licensed in Michigan, 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, policies, and leadership principles.
• Strong communication, team-building, and change management skills.
• Experience in regional leadership across multiple sites preferred.

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