APP Manager, Orthopedic Surgery

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader to manage APPs and enhance patient care. This role encompasses both administrative and clinical responsibilities, ensuring adherence to protocols and effective staffing. With opportunities for growth and leadership within a specialty service, the position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment. If you are passionate about improving health and fostering teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years clinical experience and 2+ years leadership experience required.
• Must have current Michigan license and NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage APPs and oversee patient care and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership for clinical growth and staffing needs.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Change Management

Clinical Expertise

Team Management

Education

ARC-PA Accredited Education

Michigan Controlled Substance License

DEA Registration

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 adheres to scope of practice and hospital protocols. Assesses staffing effectiveness, mentors staff, and 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 American College of Surgeons.

The position is typically 50% administrative and 50% clinical, based on 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. It provides leadership within a specialty service with potential expansion to other APP teams based on organizational needs.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on various products and services
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance plans
• Tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identity theft protection, and insurance options
• Free onsite parking

Essential Functions

1. Collaborate with leadership to identify clinical growth and process improvements; participate in meetings and committees.
2. Evaluate APP workforce needs, approve staffing requests, and assist in recruitment and retention efforts.
3. Ensure financial integrity by reviewing billing practices and monitoring key metrics.
4. Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses.
5. Develop peer review and quality metrics; assist with chart reviews and FPPE development.
6. Manage change within the service line through effective communication.
7. Develop and oversee clinical training, orientation, and billing/coding education.
8. Manage APP performance through evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
9. Coordinate scheduling and manage unexpected staffing changes.
10. Clinically work in 50% of the time in the designated area of expertise.

Supervision

• Dual reporting to the APP Director and physician leader for administrative matters. Collaborate with physicians during clinical duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Exercise administrative supervision over APPs in the assigned areas.

Candidate Qualifications

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

Nurse Practitioner: Current Michigan licensure, accredited nurse practitioner program, DEA registration, BLS (and ACLS if applicable), 5+ years clinical experience, 2+ years leadership experience.

Application Requirements

Must attach a complete resume and cover letter.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the clinical area of oversight
• Knowledge of APP work, regulations, and credentialing
• Leadership skills and ability to foster teamwork
• Effective communication and change management skills
• Experience managing teams across multiple sites

Additional Information

Apply now to start your journey with Corewell Health, where extraordinary begins.