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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to manage APPs and oversee clinical operations. This role blends administrative and clinical responsibilities, focusing on quality improvement and staffing effectiveness. With a commitment to enhancing patient care, the ideal candidate will collaborate with leadership to drive clinical growth and ensure operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement. Your journey towards making a significant impact in healthcare starts here!

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Employee discounts

Health, dental, vision, and prescription plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Savings & retirement plans

Disability insurance

Identity theft protection

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience and 2+ years of leadership in relevant specialty.
• Licensure and certifications required for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting APPs and APP supervisors, ensuring alignment with hospital policies.
• Evaluate workforce needs, approve staffing requests, and monitor financial metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Management

Staffing and Recruitment

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Knowledge

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, ensuring APP clinical work aligns with the scope or Hospital Playbook. Assesses staffing effectiveness, experience, skill mix, and develops responsive staffing systems. Mentors, coaches, and handles administrative duties such as hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and OPPE/FPPE. Represents APPs to outside review agencies like the Joint Commission and American College of Surgeons.

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

Note: This is a 40-hour position, which may include off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays as required. The role provides leadership within the specialty service(s) with potential expansion based on organizational needs.

Benefits

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts on various products and services
• 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

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. Monitor financial metrics like reimbursement, productivity, and utilization.
4. Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses.
5. Assist in developing peer review and quality metrics, and in professional evaluation processes.
6. Manage change within the service line, including education and billing processes.
7. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed, incorporating feedback from interdisciplinary teams.
8. Oversee scheduling and address unexpected staffing changes.
9. Clinically work 50% in the designated area or as assigned.

Supervision

• Reports to the APP Director and physician leader; collaborates with physicians during clinical duties.
• Supervises APPs administratively within the assigned areas.

Candidate Requirements

Physician Assistant:

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

Nurse Practitioner:

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

Application Requirements

Attach a complete resume and cover letter for consideration.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in oversight, knowledge of regulations, policies, leadership, and change management.
• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple sites and ensure operational alignment.

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