APP Manager - Physician Assistant - Obstetrics New York, NY

APP Manager - Physician Assistant - Obstetrics

New York, NY

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Full-Time/Regular

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a APP Manager - PA or Certified Midwife. In this role, the successful candidate will provision, coordinate, and assure comprehensive health care using advanced practice processes and pertinent standards of care, diagnose illness and physical conditions, and perform diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective and prescriptive measures as appropriate for patients within a collaborative practice environment. The manager will supervise and direct a designated group of Nurse Practitioners, Midwives and/or Physician Assistants for the purpose of optimizing service line activities in the delivery of health care to patients while promoting a positive work environment. They will serve as liaison to nursing, care management, hospital administration, and other hospital departments and represent the Office of Advanced Practice Providers to accrediting bodies ensuring institutional compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all relevant clinical functions based on evidence‑based approach to clinical care, using established guidelines. Perform complete history, physical examination and psychosocial assessment within the designated practice.
• Work collaboratively with the practice team, attending physicians, house staff, consulting physician(s) and other disciplines to identify, develop, implement, create and modify as necessary an appropriate plan of care that considers potential outcomes and goals of care, maximizes patient/family satisfaction and enhances quality, access and cost outcomes.
• Order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies as indicated, differentiate between normal and abnormal findings and follow protocols for abnormal findings, which may include adjustment in plan of care or discussion with attendings and house staff.
• Prescribe medications to patients according to NYS law, including controlled substances with DEA authorization. Prescribe medical equipment, devices, physical and occupational therapy, and home health services per practice protocol. Evaluate patient responses to treatment and modify per clinical standards and practice protocols.
• Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary team, patient and family to assure timely and safe discharge. Practice as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations, and bylaws of the Medical Staff. Practice within scope of practice and approved delineation of privileges.
• Act as a professional role model to all levels of staff by incorporating expertise and related experience into patient care, considering needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
• Evaluate advanced practice activities that contribute to achievement of patient outcomes and add value to clinical care. Utilize practice‑based evidence as mechanism to evaluate care and the need for change in structure or processes to improve care.
• Participate in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement. Use evidence‑based health care literature and specific department clinical and escalation algorithms to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participate in Service Line Quality and Performance Improvement meetings. Participate in Advance Practice meetings and committees.
• Assist and participate in the preparation, implementation and evaluation of research protocols when applicable. Monitor and trend the cost effectiveness of the position, particularly as it relates to the efficiency and performance indicators established for the service.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Advanced Practice Providers and/or Director of Advanced Practice Providers, and the division chief of the clinical department in the recruitment, retention and human resource management of the nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants assigned to respective service. Guide and monitor performance and delivery of care on a daily basis, including time scheduling, assignments and coordination of services to patients.
• Facilitate the onboarding and orientation as well as ongoing professional development of nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants. Coordinate clinical activities of nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants to accomplish established safety and quality measures. Provide leadership and develop effective team building.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards and processes pertaining to all aspects of patient care. Set departmental goals in collaboration with division chief and other key personnel. Participate in relevant hospital‑wide committees. Act as a liaison between inpatient and outpatient areas to assure continuity of care.
• Participate in performance appraisals of nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants on the assigned service. Participate in evaluations of the fellows, residents and interns as needed.
• Contribute to the development of nursing/clinical knowledge in area of practice through writing, research, and formal/informal presentations. Educate patient and family to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed expected outcomes.
• Serve as a preceptor to graduate students and mentor to staff. Facilitate the preceptorship of nurse practitioner, midwife and physician assistant students on applicable clinical services.
• Participate in the development and revision of interdisciplinary and nursing standards, patient and family education materials relevant to the area of practice and expertise. Interact with other departments to ensure the seamless transitions of care through collaborative communication.
• Provide consultation about the patients medical issues and plans of care to the nursing staff responsible for the patients care.
• Facilitate the continuity of care across the continuum of services, e.g., home care, discharge to other facilities, and appointments with MD, etc. Facilitate timely and safe discharge of patients to the next level of care.
• Act as a respectful member of the health care team.
• Promote own professional growth and development in clinical and managerial role. Maintain current expertise in area of practice.
• Participate in hospital, NY State and TJC mandated education programs. Serve as a clinical expert and resource for the education of peers and other health professionals.
• Collaborate with division chief and appropriate clinical and/or operational administrators to ensure that systems supportive of clinical care function smoothly. Facilitate self‑governance of nurse practitioner, midwife and physician assistant group in collaboration with the Sr. Director of Advanced Practice Providers and/or Director of Advanced Practice Providers when needed.
• Document all assessments, findings, progress and care prescribed in the hospital medical records according to standards established.
• Support the mission, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of the institution, departments, and service line. Plan and organize care to meet individual patient needs and to ensure appropriate clinical resource utilization per protocol, pathways and other means.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement the therapeutic plan of care for a group of patients and ensure communication with patient and family members. Work collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure timely communications with nursing staff.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Current license as a certified midwife in NY State. Master’s or Doctorate Degree in midwifery from an accredited midwifery program. American Midwifery Board Certification (AMCB); Membership in related professional organizations. Credentialed as allied health professional through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board Experience. At least 5 years of clinical experience is preferred. Electronic Fetal Monitoring Credentialing as applicable, NRP certification as applicable Basic Life Support certification; ACLS; Department Drills/Skills participation; Infection Control Certification every 4 years. Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with other disciplines to achieve goals of care, improve patient outcomes, decrease length of stay and utilize resources efficiently. Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes, and work cohesively and collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills, creative problem‑solving, critical thinking and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to manage change and influence others to work effectively in a changing environment.

Required Licenses

Midwifery Certification‑NYS

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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