APP Manager Neurosurgery

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

Summary:
Provides direct management to typically a small to medium-sized team of advanced practice providers or other allied health professionals while continuing to spend the majority of time providing direct patient care as a Physician Assistant.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions:
Performs all essential functions of a Physician Assistant, providing direct patient care.
-Directly oversees and is accountable for the performance of a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
-Hires, performs, manages, and completes performance appraisals for a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
-Orients, trains, and schedules staff.
-Assists with quality assurance programs as needed to help implement quality improvement efforts.
-Ensures continuing education and teaching for APPs.
-Acts as liaison between the hospital, physician and nursing staffs, and other APPs.
-Ensures APPs are following proper billing compliance rules and methodology.

 

Education
Master's Degree Physician Assistant of Nurse Practitioner required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - MA license required

Experience
Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong clinical knowledge as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
- Strong managerial presence and ability to provide & direct feedback and guidance to staff.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Results-oriented and exhibits a strong attention to detail.

 

Addendum to APP Manager SSH Neurosurgery Job Description

The APP Manager will directly manage the APP team for the Department of Neurosurgery at SSH. The APP manager will do their clinical work as a member of the APP team, including regular rotations in the clinic, OR, consults and weekend schedule. The APP Manager will have administrative time (0.1/1.0FTE) for the work commensurate with job duties. The work includes collaboration with the APP Director, Senior NS Administrator and the attending physicians.

Administrative focus to include:
 

APP staffing

• Works with APP Director to determine proper staffing ratios for all shifts: days, nights and weekends and when/if additional FTE are needed
• Creates and manages the APP schedule including time off requests
• Cultivates a culture of excellence and accountability

Hiring

• Works with APP Director to create job descriptions for new APP roles
• Responsible for recruitment via Workday including screening, phone interviewing, conducting on-campus interview/tours of all inpatient APP candidates.
• Make determination for hiring in collaboration with APP Director

Onboarding/Operational Efficiency
     -    Responsible for all aspects of onboarding: NEO, Epic training, competency

• Expands current onboarding model and identifies additional needs.

Quality/Safety

• Works with VP of Quality on quality metrics as assigned to SSH and addresses quality issues as they arise.
• Attends meetings for Quality/Care Improvement work as required
• Addresses safety reports pertaining to the APP team

Documentation

• Ensures consistent use of Epic based templates and documentation/order sets
• Develops new templates and order sets as needed
• Addresses issues with APP documentation and timely signing of notes

Education/Competency

• Completes Annual reviews, FPPE, OPPE and 90 day reviews
• Addresses personnel issues as needed
• Oversees training and competency for APP team
• Works with APP team to develop ongoing education sessions, new hire onboarding and training program development including lectures and skill sessions
• Oversees APP II projects

The APP Manager can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, however, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/division/clinic.  The PA may be asked to take call, pick up additional shifts, work variable hours, and/or provide backup coverage as needed.

 

Onsite

 

851 Main Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$130,249.60 - $190,278.40/Annual

 

Grade

8

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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