• Mgr APP Y

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Dallas, TX)


    JOB SUMMARY

    The Manager APP 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

    performance management, while collaborating 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 determine 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 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.

     

    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

     

    Strong 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 - Grad of an Accredited Program

    - EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

    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.