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

Corewell Health; Wayne (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 of healthcare professionals. This role balances administrative and clinical responsibilities, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols while fostering a culture of quality improvement and strategic planning. With a focus on mentoring and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to shape clinical practices and enhance patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful change in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Savings & retirement plans

Disability insurance

Identity theft protection

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years clinical experience and 2+ years leadership experience required.
• Licensure and certification in relevant specialty is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical Oversight

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Strategic Planning

Change 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 adheres to scope of practice and hospital protocols. Assesses staffing effectiveness, skill mix, and develops responsive staffing systems. Mentors, coaches, and manages APP 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 typically involves 50% administrative and 50% clinical duties, or as determined by the APP Director or VP of APP Services.

Note: This is a 40-hour position that may include off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. It provides leadership within the designated specialty service(s) with potential for role expansion 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• 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 work with leadership on recruitment and retention.
3. Ensure financial integrity by reviewing billing, reimbursement, productivity, and utilization metrics.
4. Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses within the department.
5. Develop peer review and quality metrics, assist with chart reviews, and collaborate on FPPE development.
6. Manage change within the service line, facilitate communication, and oversee clinical training and orientation.
7. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed. Collect feedback from interdisciplinary teams.
8. Oversee scheduling and coordinate with APP Supervisors on staffing adjustments.
9. Work clinically for 50% of the time in your area of expertise or as assigned.

Supervision

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

Supervised Staff

• Administrative supervision over APPs in assigned areas.

Candidate Requirements

Physician Assistant:

• License, certification, DEA registration, BLS, and 5+ years clinical plus 2+ years leadership experience in relevant specialty.

Nurse Practitioner:

• Licensure, certification, DEA registration, BLS, and 5+ years clinical plus 2+ years leadership experience in relevant specialty.

Application Requirements

Attach a complete and accurate resume and cover letter for consideration.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in clinical oversight, knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Leadership skills, ability to analyze clinical data, and effective communication.
• Experience managing teams across multiple sites, strategic planning, and change management expertise.

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