LEAD ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - BARIATRICS SURGERY

Cooper University Health Care; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Voorhees, NJ seeks an APP Lead in Bariatrics Surgery to supervise the APP team, lead education initiatives, and partner with medical directors to optimize performance and patient care. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and program growth.

The Lead APP will drive clinical service delivery, implement performance improvements, and support cost containment while ensuring high standards of patient care within a dynamic bariatrics program.

Qualifications

• Licensed APN with clinical leadership experience.
• Board certification as NP or PA.
• Active New Jersey license to practice.
• ACLS/BLS and CDS/DEA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead APP team in Bariatrics Surgery Department, overseeing education and staffing.
• Collaborate with medical directors to drive quality and cost initiatives.
• Manage APP clinical service delivery to ensure safe, efficient surgery operations.
• Drive institute quality metrics and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Quality initiatives

Staffing scheduling

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner

Board-certified Physician Assistant

Job description

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.

Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP) LEAD - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Bariatrics Surgery Department

In this leadership role, the APP lead will be responsible for the Bariatrics Surgery Department APP team, including, but not limited to, education, communication, quality initiatives, performance and staffing/scheduling. They will collaborate with the medical directors of the Bariatrics Surgery Department. They will manage APP clinical service delivery for the effective, safe, and efficient operation of surgery and be a change agent for the department by supporting projects that drive institute quality metrics, maximize productivity, and contain costs.

Clinically, the Lead APP will have demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation regarding the needs and care of bariatrics surgery patients.

Experience Required

Minimum of 18 months working as Licensed APN.

License/Certification Requirements

• Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Board certification as Physician Assistant
• Active New Jersey License
• American Heart Association ACLS/BLS and CDS/DEA

Schedule Hours/Days

Varies - full time work week.