Advanced Practice Provider Manager

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The APP Manager for Internal Medicine provides direction and oversight to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) within their assigned specialties to ensure that patients are provided quality care and services and the designated unit and/or organization operates in a timely and efficient manner. The APP Manager for Internal Medicine serves as a supervisor, resource, and role model for APRNs and PAs. The Physician is responsible for administering and interpreting all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations within the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. This position will also educate patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments; may also conduct physicals, order tests and serve as a patient's healthcare provider.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in science discipline or healthcare-related field.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent master’s level education as Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
• 2 years as an actively practicing APP.
• Preferential prior management and/or leadership experience.
• Preferential current or previous experience in JPS/Acclaim committees.
• Current Texas Physician Assistant license OR Texas APRN license.
• Other certifications as needed to perform job, e.g., Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between practicing Advanced Practice Provider (APP) staff and supervising physician.
• Reports to the APP Director of Internal Medicine and collaborates with the Chair of Internal Medicine on critical department initiatives.
• Collaborates with the Acclaim Senior Director of Advanced Practice.
• Management of designated Internal Medicine Advanced Practitioners, including ensuring all licensure and certifications are active.
• Appropriate credentialing for the scope of practice for all APPs.
• Conflict resolution.
• Coordinates the clinic-specific orientation and training for employees.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, and staff.
• Develops or promotes continuing education opportunities to maintain staff education and competencies.
• Promotion of continuous performance improvement of all APPs in clinical activities.
• Maintains staff and/or clinic schedule as indicated.
• Participates in regular staff rounding.
• Responsible for the management of Advanced Practitioners regarding their individual performance.
• Has oversight of department protocol and use of these protocols by employees for patient treatment.
• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, and flow for the Department.
• Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to all patients.
• Reviews patient medical charts to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families.
• Makes appropriate patient referrals as necessary.
• Monitors guidelines for the management of care and for ensuring the services are delivered in compliance with the guidelines established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Physician Group.
• Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, clinical staff, and support staff.
• Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
• Attends Performance Improvement Programs and Peer Review committee meetings.
• Partners and communicates with acumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience.
• Serves as a resource to the community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Allowed Paid Time Off (ATO).
• CME/Professional Expense Allowance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Malpractice insurance provided.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options.
• Retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees