APP Manager - SOM Med Oncology

Strategy

Designs and implements an APP strategy that improves clinical care through optimizing the utilization of APPs in respective area based on internal and external benchmarks, survey data and data management tools.

Clinical Practice and Performance Improvement

Mets regularly with APP Center and department leadership to monitor APP performance metrics including productivity, utilization and access, and quality to identify opportunities for improvement. Develops and oversees implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures related to APP clinical practice and works with APP Supervisors and/or leadership to resolve concerns. Ensures adherence to APP regulatory processes (credentialing/privileging, internal standards, clinical protocols, compliance training, Collaborative Practice Agreement).

Human Resources

Implements leading practices in recruitment, onboarding, orienting, retaining, and mentoring of APP workforce. Ensures appropriately trained APPs are hired for scope of practice, patient population and roles/responsibilities. Completes personnel functions and disciplinary actions using hospital and departmental guidelines. Approves service schedules, PTO, leave requests, and payroll administration.

Finance

Supports department/division and APP Center in budgeting and forecasting of APP resources, including the impact on clinical or quality outcomes. Educates, monitors, and approves APP effort in TimeTrex. Ensure education is provided regarding optimal APP billing and documentation practices.

Professional Development

Assesses learning needs of APP staff and students. Mentors and provides professional development opportunities for APP providers and students in areas of leadership, clinical excellence, patient centered care, education, research, quality improvement and organizational involvement.

Education Requirements

• Master’s-level degree or higher from an accredited advanced practice provider program

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Current APP state license(s)
• Appropriate APP board certification(s)

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Demonstrated clinical competency
• Demonstrated professionalism in conduct, appearance, work habits, customer service, and communication
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills
• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and national regulatory guidelines

Other Information

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as an APP with a minimum of 2 years APP leadership experience required. Strong preference given to those with prior APP supervisor or management experience.