Advanced Practice Provider Manager, OB/GYN

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is launching a new 24/7 Midwifery and Gynecology advanced practice provider (APP) coverage model and seeks an APP Manager to help build and lead the program. The newly created role combines clinical expertise with operational and people leadership, supporting exceptional patient care across a developing multidisciplinary service. The manager will help shape team culture, establish workflows, promote clinical excellence, and support the growth of a collaborative care model while maintaining an active clinical practice. The APP Manager provides direct management to a typically small- to medium-sized team of APPs or other allied health professionals while spending most of their time providing direct patient care. The position includes approximately 0.1 FTE for management and administrative responsibilities and 0.9 FTE for clinical practice. The manager partners with physician, nursing, and administrative leaders to support safe, high-quality, efficient care; staffing and resource utilization; quality and performance initiatives; and professional growth in alignment with the MGB APP Career Framework. The role participates in the team's rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, in accordance with operational needs and 24/7 coverage requirements.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
Physician Assistant state license.
5–7 years of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant.
Previous leadership experience is welcomed but not required.
Ability to participate in a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and perform the essential functions of a Physician Assistant.
Directly oversee and be accountable for the performance of APP team members and/or other direct reports.
Hire, manage, and complete performance appraisals for team members.
Orient, train, and schedule staff.
Participate in staffing and scheduling processes and optimize staffing and resource utilization.
Resolve day-to-day clinical and operational issues.
Assist with quality assurance programs and implement quality improvement efforts.
Monitor key performance metrics and contribute to quality and performance initiatives.
Support APP continuing education, teaching, and professional development.
Act as a liaison among the hospital, physician and nursing staffs, and other APPs.
Ensure APPs follow proper billing compliance rules and methodology.
Participate in recruitment, corrective action, and retention efforts.
Collaborate with physician, nursing, and administrative leaders to implement and grow the new service.
Oversee onboarding and orientation of team members.