LEAD ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER - BARIATRICS SURGERY

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COOPER PEDIATRICS is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Lead in Voorhees Township, NJ. This position involves managing the APP team in the Bariatrics Surgery Department, ensuring effective clinical service delivery while driving quality initiatives.

The successful candidate will have at least 18 months of experience as a Licensed APN and hold necessary certifications as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This role is a full-time position with variable hours, emphasizing collaboration and performance management.

Joining COOPER PEDIATRICS offers the opportunity to influence patient care and departmental productivity through hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months working as a Licensed APN.
• Proficient in clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for bariatrics surgery patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Bariatrics Surgery Department APP team.
• Collaborate with medical directors for effective service delivery.
• Support projects that drive quality metrics and optimize productivity.

Skills

Clinical assessment and diagnosis

Education and communication

Quality initiatives

Performance management

Education

Board certification as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Active New Jersey License

Tools

ACLS/BLS certification

CDS/DEA certification

Job description

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

Special Requirements

Schedule Hours/Days: Varies - full time work week