Observation Medicine APP Lead (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)

Site Perks

• W-2 Employment
• Part of the LifeBridge Health system
• Located in Randallstown, Maryland
• Convenient access to Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
• Excellent schools and safe, friendly neighborhoods
• Easily accessible from the I-695 beltway

Career Details

The Lead APP’s primary responsibility is to care for patients by building highly reliable, high performing APP Clinicians as well as providing leadership for daily functioning, operations, administrative and clinical support to the APP’s within select observation sites. Their scope of responsibility includes 1-2 sites. They collaborate with the Medical Directors, Hospital Leadership, Emergency Department Physicians, ED/Observation Nursing leadership team, and hospital medical staff; to ensure the care delivery model provides and achieves high-quality care for the patients, the department, the hospital, and the community. As a leader, they are responsible for creating and developing a pipeline of talent for the organization in addition to maintaining an inclusive work environment, providing recognition, performance coaching and career guidance to the APP teams.

Clinical and Service Operations

• Aid in hiring of APPs to fulfill adequate staffing needs
• Onboard and orient all new hires and monitor compliance with APP Academy
• Investigate and respond to patient complaints or grievances related to patient care by APPs under direction of Medical Director
• Generate, verify and validate monthly unit metrics
• Maintain awareness and compliance with departmental, hospital and medical staff policies
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling of APPs for sites within their scope of responsibility
• Provide leadership for department and operational meetings in the absence of Medical Director
• Attend all Observation department meetings, unit meetings run by nursing management, and quality department meetings if applicable
• Conduct 30 and 90-day performance evaluations of APPs and aid Medical Director with annual performance appraisals
• Coach, refine and provide support to APPs with respect to performance and professional growth
• Identify and participate in, and/or provide opportunities for ongoing, focused education courses for/by the APP staff, as appropriate to the staff, patient population and facility needs
• Monitor ED/Observation-related regulatory issues and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Interface with various hospital sub-specialties to provide necessary support and resolve conflicts
• Participate in hospital/campus base committees and sub-committees for USACS
• Attend ED departments meetings
• Attend Regional Biyearly Lead APP meeting
• Be cognizant of financial considerations in management of Observation units
• Aid in 90-day implementation of new Observation Units if applicable

Required Education and Experience

• PA or NP Degree
• NCCPA or Nursing Board Certification
• State PA or NP License
• Federal DEA License and State CDS License

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) + years of clinical experience
• Leadership experience either with USACS or previously

USACS Benefits

Financial Benefits Intangible Benefits APP Incentive Units: $33,000 Incentive Units after 2 years of employment and completion of the USACS APP Academy Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians Industry-leading, practice-funded 401(k) Clinical Guidance: National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians Continuing Education: $2,500 annual tax-free CME/BEA ($4,500 during your first year with USACS) Clinical Guidance: National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents Bedside Support: Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you Pioneering paid leave for deployments Professional Development: Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience Academy, plus more Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage Onboarding and Ongoing Support: Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend Disability: Short- and long-term disability (own occupation) Onboarding and Ongoing Support: Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend Malpractice Coverage: Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average! Professional Development: Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience Academy, plus more Attorney: Legal representation for all USACS Clinicians Attorney: Legal representation for all USACS Clinicians

About USACS

USACS is a Clinician support system focused on safeguarding the futures of Physicians and APPs. Through aligned governance, national scale, and practical support, the organization exists to strengthen care delivery while helping Clinicians build sustainable, fulfilling careers.

Why USACS

USACS is a Clinician support system focused on safeguarding the futures of Physicians and APPs. Through aligned governance, national scale, and practical support, the organization exists to strengthen care delivery while helping Clinicians build sustainable, fulfilling careers.