JOB SUMMARY

　　The Manager Advanced Practice Professionals provides direction and administrative leadership for Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs) in their defined geographic area and/or medical or surgical specialties within Baylor Scott & White Health System to enable APPs to fulfill their essential roles with expected outcomes. Helps coordinate educational programs for APPs within the region and specialty. The Advanced Practice Professional serving in this role will have designated administrative time (not to exceed 20%) at the discretion of their supervising physician and regional administration.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

　　Directly manages a group of APPs, to include hiring, onboarding, training, development, and performance management, while partnering closely with physician and administrative leadership on all of the above.

　　Partners with the APP Administrator regarding any pertinent APP related issues.

　　Provides patient services under the delegation of supervising physician and/or the designated supervising staff physician.

　　Interviews and examines patients to establish each patient's symptoms and prepares patient database to create or update patient files.

　　Performs comprehensive examinations and appropriate medical screening procedures and accurately, clearly, and concisely dictates or records complete and accurate information in patient records.

　　Completes and/or assists in the formulation of diagnostic, therapeutic, and follow-up plans and/or treatment protocols as appropriate.

　　Interprets laboratory data as appropriate, and orders appropriate laboratory investigations while following established protocols and/or delegation. Follows-up on patient status and diagnostic tests as appropriate and reports relevant information to supervising physician.

　　Communicates with patient, supervising physician, and other patient caregivers in a clear and concise manner any information that may influence the patient's care, treatment program or well-being including preparing clinical progress notes and other required documentation in accordance with Baylor Scott & White Health policies.

　　Promotes appropriate utilization of APPs throughout the region or specialty.

　　KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

　　Knowledge of Federal and State of Texas laws and legislation pertaining to medical board and nursing board governance of APPs

　　Knowledge of Joint Commission mandates regarding APP practice in hospitals and clinics

　　Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a variety of medical staff and personnel; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

　　Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules

　　Requires the analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems, or design relatively complex systems and programs that cross department/division lines

　　Ability to guide, direct, mentor, train and work collaboratively in a team building environment

　　Required to obtain and maintain valid credentialing/licensing requirements at all times

　　Knowledge of computer systems, Electronic Health Records, Databases, Excel, Word

　　Knowledge of national and state APP issues, preferred active in national and state professional organizations

　　Knowledge of current system and institutional policies, bylaws, and credentialing requirements preferred

　　Demonstrated ability for self-direction and initiation required

　　BENEFITS

　　Our competitive benefits package includes the following

　　Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

　　401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　PTO accrual beginning Day 1

　　Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　EDUCATION - Masters' or Bachelors plus 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification

　　EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

　　CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

　　Basic Life Support (BLS): Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer.

　　Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistants (PA): Must be an Advanced Practice Professional; Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Nurse Anesthetist.

　　As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.