Neurosciences Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Job Summary

The Neurosciences Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager is responsible for the direct managerial oversight of a clinical advanced practice provider (APP) team to include inpatient/outpatient Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (NP) within the Department of Neurosurgery and the Department of Neurology. Oversees operations of the teams including clinical practice, staffing, staff development, strategic planning, quality assurance, and administration of activities and personnel that span inpatient and outpatient clinical operations. Develops, implements, and monitors patient care and revenue-generating departmental programs for APP teams while committing to work in their designated department/service regularly as a staff provider. The APP manager will foster a positive work environment for APPs and ensure a high-quality of service provided to patients, while exemplifying the Michigan Medicine values of caring, innovation, inclusion, integrity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and coordinate clinical advanced practice provider (APP) to include Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across all designated areas teams; additional teams if assigned in the future.
• Responsible for operational and tactical planning, contributing to strategic plans, implementing and assessing techniques to promote and improve the quality, safety, and continuity of patient care.
• Ensure financial integrity and planning for area of responsibility by regularly reviewing billing practices and monitoring metrics such as reimbursement, productivity, and utilization.
• Ensure APP compliance with institutional policies and procedures and adherence to federal and state regulations at the local level.
• Partner with local physician leadership to optimize models of care resulting in top of license function.
• Facilitate and promote open channels of communication between APPs and department/section leadership including attending faculty, house officers, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Support the coordination of APP recruitment, orientation, onboarding, and scheduling of clinical coverage.
• Manage the performance of all APPs in area of responsibility by conducting formal performance evaluations, including providing coaching and mentoring opportunities, developing improvement plans, and coordinating disciplinary processes as needed. This includes distribution and collection of feedback from interdisciplinary teams which may include faculty, residents, and peers.
• Organize, promote, and direct continuing education and staff development programs to encourage continued learning and professional growth.
• Attend continuing education offerings and staff development programs, review literature, and collaborate with other professionals.
• Act as central oversight for CE/CME policy including review and approval of CE/CME related expenses consistent with the policy within the department/section.
• Assist with the development of clinically relevant peer review and quality metrics. May assist with individual chart reviews as required for ongoing professional evaluation.
• Advise with the development of a focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE) in collaboration with local physician leadership.
• Identify opportunities and facilitate experiences for APP students within service line or team, as applicable.

Physical Requirements

This position requires moderate standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Required Qualifications

Physician Assistant Candidate

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Satisfactory completion of a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or one of its predecessor agencies.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required.
• Current DEA registration required.
• BLS required (ACLS may be required dependent on delineation of additional privileges not included in core privileges).
• Five years APP clinical experience in specialty relevant to practice area.
• 1 year formal leadership experience or 2 years progressive leadership experience in leading teams, work units, departments.

Nurse Practitioner Candidate

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
• Current specialty certification to practice as Nurse Practitioner.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current DEA registration required.
• BLS required (ACLS may be required dependent on delineation of additional privileges not included in core privileges).
• Five years APP clinical experience in specialty relevant to practice area.
• 1 year formal leadership experience or 2 years progressive leadership experience in leading teams, work units, departments.

NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process. In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Have in-depth knowledge of Advanced Practice and Physician Assistant work, state and federal regulations, and credentialing.
• Considerable knowledge of University and departmental policies, procedures and regulations is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, interpret and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively.
• Strong knowledge of management and leadership principles and practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to perform as role model to APP team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrated maximum collaboration in a team environment and matrix organization.
• Able to collaborate in a manner that fosters teambuilding and to provide visionary direction for team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers, and all members of the health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and effectively lead a change management process using continuous improvement frameworks.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.

Work Schedule

• 1.0 FTE (40-hour position).
• May include off shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by the service.
• This position is a 20% clinical and 80% administrative appointment.

Supervision

Supervision Received: The APP Manager will have dual reporting to the relevant clinical grouping APP Director for administrative purposes. When on clinical duty, the APP Manager will collaborate with the assigned physician.

Supervision Exercised: Administrative supervision is exercised over APPs within the assigned areas. For concerns related to nursing practice, the APP Manager will also consult with the appropriate NP leadership. For concerns related to PA practice, the APP Manager will also consult with the appropriate PA leadership.