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APP Manager Neurosurgery

Brigham and Women's Hospital
$130,249.60 - $190,278.40
United States, Massachusetts, Weymouth
851 Main Street (Show on map)
Jun 15, 2026
Summary: Provides direct management to typically a small to medium-sized team of advanced practice providers or other allied health professionals while continuing to spend the majority of time providing direct patient care as a Physician Assistant. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions: Performs all essential functions of a Physician Assistant, providing direct patient care. -Directly oversees and is accountable for the performance of a team of APPs and/or other direct reports. -Hires, performs, manages, and completes performance appraisals for a team of APPs and/or other direct reports. -Orients, trains, and schedules staff. -Assists with quality assurance programs as needed to help implement quality improvement efforts. -Ensures continuing education and teaching for APPs. -Acts as liaison between the hospital, physician and nursing staffs, and other APPs. -Ensures APPs are following proper billing compliance rules and methodology. Education Master's Degree Physician Assistant of Nurse Practitioner required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - MA license required Experience Experience as a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 5-7 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong clinical knowledge as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Strong managerial presence and ability to provide & direct feedback and guidance to staff. - Strong interpersonal communication skills. - Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Results-oriented and exhibits a strong attention to detail. Addendum to APP Manager SSH Neurosurgery Job Description The APP Manager will directly manage the APP team for the Department of Neurosurgery at SSH. The APP manager will do their clinical work as a member of the APP team, including regular rotations in the clinic, OR, consults and weekend schedule. The APP Manager will have administrative time (0.1/1.0FTE) for the work commensurate with job duties. The work includes collaboration with the APP Director, Senior NS Administrator and the attending physicians. Administrative focus to include: APP staffing Works with APP Director to determine proper staffing ratios for all shifts: days, nights and weekends and when/if additional FTE are needed Creates and manages the APP schedule including time off requests Cultivates a culture of excellence and accountability Hiring Works with APP Director to create job descriptions for new APP roles Responsible for recruitment via Workday including screening, phone interviewing, conducting on-campus interview/tours of all inpatient APP candidates. Make determination for hiring in collaboration with APP Director Onboarding/Operational Efficiency - Responsible for all aspects of onboarding: NEO, Epic training, competency Expands current onboarding model and identifies additional needs. Quality/Safety Works with VP of Quality on quality metrics as assigned to SSH and addresses quality issues as they arise. Attends meetings for Quality/Care Improvement work as required Addresses safety reports pertaining to the APP team Documentation Ensures consistent use of Epic based templates and documentation/order sets Develops new templates and order sets as needed Addresses issues with APP documentation and timely signing of notes Education/Competency Completes Annual reviews, FPPE, OPPE and 90 day reviews Addresses personnel issues as needed Oversees training and competency for APP team Works with APP team to develop ongoing education sessions, new hire onboarding and training program development including lectures and skill sessions Oversees APP II projects The APP Manager can expect a relatively predictable work schedule planned in advance whenever possible, however, scheduling variations may occur in order to cover clinical needs as they become apparent to the department/division/clinic. The PA may be asked to take call, pick up additional shifts, work variable hours, and/or provide backup coverage as needed. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.