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

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated APP Manager to lead a team of advanced practice providers. This role combines administrative and clinical responsibilities, ensuring high-quality patient care while fostering a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and clinical oversight experience, contributing to service line development and quality improvement. With a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare community. Join us to inspire hope and improve health in our community!

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Savings & retirement plans

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty.
• 2 years of leadership experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage reporting APPs and APP supervisors, ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Evaluate workforce needs and oversee staffing requests.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Oversight

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

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 and coaches APPs, handles administrative duties such as hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, OPPE/FPPE, and represents APPs to external review agencies like the Joint Commission.

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

This is a 40-hour position that may include off-shift hours, weekends, and holidays as required. It provides leadership to APPs within the designated specialty, with potential for role 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 drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance
• Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with leadership to identify 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 initiatives.
• Monitor financial metrics such as billing, reimbursement, productivity, and utilization.
• Oversee CE/CME policies and expenses.
• Develop peer review and quality metrics; assist with chart reviews and professional evaluations.
• Develop and manage FPPE in collaboration with physician leadership.
• Manage service line changes through effective communication; oversee clinical training, orientation, billing, and coding education.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed, gathering feedback from interdisciplinary teams.
• Oversee scheduling and coordinate with APP Supervisors on staffing adjustments.
• Clinically work in 50% of the time in the designated area of expertise, or as assigned.

Supervision

• The APP Manager reports to the relevant service line APP Director and physician leader; collaborates with physicians during clinical duties.

Supervision Exercised

• Provides administrative supervision over APPs within the assigned areas.

Candidate Requirements

Physician Assistant:

• Licensed in Michigan, certified by NCCPA, with Controlled Substance License, DEA registration, BLS, and 5+ years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty, plus 2 years of leadership experience.

Nurse Practitioner:

• Licensed in Michigan, certified, with DEA registration, BLS, and 5+ years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty, plus 2 years of leadership experience.

Application Requirements: Attach a complete resume and cover letter.

Desired Qualifications

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

Join us and start your extraordinary journey. Apply now!