Ambulatory HVI APP/ PA Manager
About The Position
The APP Manager for Ambulatory Cardiology is a clinical and operational leader within the Heart & Vascular Institute at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The position combines direct ambulatory cardiovascular patient care with management oversight of a team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). The manager collaborates with cardiology, advanced practice, nursing, and administrative leadership to support high-quality, coordinated outpatient cardiovascular care. The role maintains an active clinical practice while leading the team, supporting patient access and continuity, and helping shape ambulatory cardiovascular care delivery. Responsibilities include team supervision and development, program and workflow development, daily operations, quality improvement, and compliance with hospital, regulatory, billing, and professional practice standards.
Requirements
- Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of the degree.
- Current Physician Assistant license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- DEA registration.
- At least 5 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider.
- Progressive leadership experience.
- Substantial clinical experience in cardiology or cardiovascular medicine.
- Experience caring for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in an ambulatory setting.
- Strong clinical knowledge as a Physician Assistant.
- Strong managerial presence and ability to provide and direct feedback and guidance to staff.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Results-oriented approach and strong attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiovascular nursing or cardiology-related specialty certification.
- Experience with outpatient practice operations, patient access, care coordination, and transitions of care.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active ambulatory clinical practice providing evidence-based cardiovascular care for acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
- Conduct cardiovascular assessments; develop, implement, and evaluate diagnostic and treatment plans; and coordinate longitudinal follow-up.
- Support timely access, transitions of care, medication management, patient education, and coordination with specialty and primary care teams.
- Serve as a clinical expert and resource for APPs and the interdisciplinary ambulatory cardiovascular care team.
- Participate in ambulatory cardiology quality improvement initiatives and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Directly oversee and manage the performance of ambulatory cardiology APPs and/or other direct reports.
- Hire, onboard, orient, train, and schedule APP team members.
- Provide performance coaching, mentoring, professional development support, appraisals, and disciplinary management as needed.
- Foster a collaborative team culture that supports clinical excellence, patient access, and professional growth.
- Partner with Heart & Vascular Institute leadership on strategic plans for ambulatory cardiology APP practice and care delivery.
- Contribute to operational structures, standardized clinical workflows, and team-based ambulatory cardiovascular care models.
- Participate in institute and division planning meetings, committees, and strategic initiatives.
- Support coordination across ambulatory cardiology practices and transitions between inpatient, procedural, and outpatient settings.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient access, panel management, continuity, quality, and program growth.
- Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and daily clinical operations for the ambulatory cardiology APP team.
- Monitor team productivity, patient access, scheduling, quality metrics, and clinical outcomes.
- Work with practice leadership to optimize referral pathways, appointment availability, in-basket management, and continuity of care.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, nursing, pharmacy, care coordination, administrative staff, and other interdisciplinary partners.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, billing standards, and professional practice standards.
- Assist with quality assurance programs and quality improvement efforts.
- Ensure continuing education and teaching for APPs.
- Act as a liaison among the hospital, physicians, nursing staff, and other APPs.
- Ensure APPs follow proper billing compliance rules and methodology.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
