APP Manager, Surgical Specialties (Thoracic, Vascular, Plastics, Wound, Hyperbaric, Transplant)

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you can make a significant impact in patient care and leadership. This role involves managing a team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) while balancing administrative and clinical responsibilities. You'll collaborate with leadership to enhance clinical processes and ensure quality care. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead within a dynamic environment with a focus on both patient outcomes and staff development. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to inspire change, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Health insurance plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Retirement plans

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years clinical experience with 2+ years in leadership roles.
• Licensure and certification in Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting APPs and supervise clinical work within the hospital.
• Collaborate with leadership on clinical growth and process improvements.
• Conduct performance evaluations and oversee staffing requests.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Oversight

Regulatory Knowledge

Staffing Management

Performance Evaluation

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, protocol or policy enforcement, and APP clinical work within scope or adherence to the Hospital Playbook. Assesses staffing effectiveness, experience, skill mix, and develops staffing systems responsive to patient volume and acuity. Mentors, coaches, and manages administrative duties such as hiring, onboarding, orientation, performance evaluations, OPPE/FPPE, etc. Represents APPs to external review agencies like the Joint Commission and American College of Surgeons.

The position is typically 50% administrative and 50% clinical, as determined by the APP Director or VP of APP Services.

Note: This is a 40-hour position, which may include off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. The role provides leadership within the specialty service(s) 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 insurance 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 and process improvements. Participate in meetings as requested.
• Evaluate APP workforce needs, approve staffing requests, and work with leadership on recruitment and retention.
• Monitor financial metrics like billing, reimbursement, productivity, and utilization.
• Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses.
• Develop peer review and quality metrics; assist with chart reviews for professional evaluations.
• Develop FPPE in collaboration with physician leadership.
• Manage service line changes, communication, and APP education programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Oversee scheduling and coordinate with APP Supervisors.
• Work clinically 50% of the time in your area of expertise or as directed.

Supervision

• The APP Manager reports to the APP Director and physician leader, collaborating on clinical duties.

Supervision Exercised

• Administrative supervision over APPs in assigned areas.

Candidate Requirements

Physician Assistant:

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

Nurse Practitioner:

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

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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