APP Manager, Surgical Specialties (Bariatric, ENT, Urology-Research, Breast, Surg Opt)

Corewell Health; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated APP Manager to lead and inspire a team of healthcare professionals. This role involves a balanced mix of administrative and clinical responsibilities, ensuring that clinical work aligns with hospital standards while mentoring and coaching staff. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a passion for improving patient care. With generous benefits and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Comprehensive health plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Retirement plans

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical oversight and leadership within healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of regulations and compliance for healthcare practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting APPs and supervisors, ensuring quality patient care.
• Collaborate with leadership on clinical growth and process improvements.

Skills

Clinical Oversight

Leadership Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Staffing Management

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 or Hospital Playbook standards. Assesses staffing effectiveness, skill mix, and develops responsive staffing systems. Mentors, coaches, and handles administrative duties such as hiring, onboarding, orientation, performance evaluations, OPPE/FPPE, etc. Represents APPs to external review agencies like Joint Commission and American College of Surgeons.

Position will typically be 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-shifts, weekends, and holidays. Provides leadership within the specialty service(s) with potential for expansion based on organizational needs.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on various products and services
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, 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 as requested.
• Evaluate APP workforce needs and approve staffing requests.
• Work with the APP Director on recruitment, retention, and recognition efforts.
• Ensure financial integrity by reviewing billing, reimbursement, productivity, and utilization metrics.
• Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses.
• Develop peer review and quality metrics; assist with chart reviews and FPPE development.
• Manage change within the service line through effective communication.
• Oversee clinical training, orientation, billing, and coding education.
• Manage APP performance through evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling and manage unexpected staffing changes.
• Clinically work 50% in your area of expertise or as assigned.

Supervision

• The APP Manager reports to the relevant APP Director and physician leader. Collaborates with physicians during clinical duties.

Supervision Exercised

• Administrative supervision over APPs in assigned areas.

Candidate Requirements

Physician Assistant:

• License, certification, DEA, BLS, and experience requirements as listed.

Nurse Practitioner:

• Current licensure, certification, DEA, BLS, and experience requirements as listed.

Resume Required: Attach a complete resume and cover letter.

Desired Qualifications

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

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