APP Manager Radiation Oncology

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is part of Mass General Brigham and Boston-based unit seeking a Physician Assistant supervisor to provide direct patient care while leading a small to mid-sized APP team in oncology. The role combines hands-on clinical work with mentoring, scheduling, and performance management.

Master’s degree, PA license, and five years of oncology experience with leadership are preferred. Hybrid work and collaboration within Mass General Brigham are available.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Physician Assistant is required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• State license as Physician Assistant required
• Oncology experience preferred (radiation oncology)
• Minimum 5 years of oncology experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience preferred
• Experience with clinical operations and/or process improvement
• Experience in academic medicine and/or research preferred
• Comfort working in a multi-site, matrixed leadership structure

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Oversees and is accountable for the performance of a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
• Hires, performs, manages, and completes performance appraisals for a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
• Orients, trains, and schedules staff.
• Assists with quality assurance programs as needed to help implement quality improvement efforts.
• Ensures continuing education and teaching for APPs.
• Acts as liaison between the hospital, physician and nursing staffs, and other APPs.
• Ensures APPs are following proper billing compliance rules and methodology.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Provides direct management to typically a small to medium-sized team of advanced practice providers or other allied health professionals while continuing to spend the majority of time providing direct patient care as a Physician Assistant.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Performs all essential functions of a Physician Assistant, providing direct patient care.
• Directly oversees and is accountable for the performance of a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
• Hires, performs, manages, and completes performance appraisals for a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
• Orients, trains, and schedules staff.
• Assists with quality assurance programs as needed to help implement quality improvement efforts.
• Ensures continuing education and teaching for APPs.
• Acts as liaison between the hospital, physician and nursing staffs, and other APPs.
• Ensures APPs are following proper billing compliance rules and methodology.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree Physician Assistant required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

• Prior work experience in radiation oncology preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of oncology experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 year of progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with clinical operations and/or process improvement.
• Experience in academic medicine and/or research preferred.
• Comfort operating within a multi-site, matrixed leadership structure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge as a Physician Assistant.
• Strong managerial presence and ability to provide & direct feedback and guidance to staff.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented and exhibits a strong attention to detail.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$130,249.60 - $190,278.40/Annual

Grade

8

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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