Manager, Advanced Practice Professionals (APP) – GI Tumor Dept.

Based in the GI Tumor Department the APP Manager manages the APP practice including individual physician assistants and nurse practitioners.  

In addition, this position serves as an APP, practicing medicine within the scope of authority and privileges granted by Moffitt Cancer Center (MCC).  This position provides patient care under the auspices of Moffitt Medical Group, and serves as a member of the academic medical enterprise; advancing the institutional mission of contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer.

Position Highlights:

• The APP Manager oversees the effective management, governance and coordination of a group of APPs within similar practice settings.
• Responsible for the allocation of FTEs and managing Best Practice Standards with adherence to Moffitt Medical Group APP Practice Standards.
• Works with the Department to identify revenue enhancement strategies and expense mitigation opportunities.
• Oversight of APP policies and procedures within the department.
• Final determination on recruiting and hiring of APPs, oversight of APP Supervisors.
• Maintaining compliance with certifications and licenses.
• Assisting with employee related issues and resolutions.
• Assists Physicians with the evaluation, management and treatment of a wide spectrum of patients with different medical problems, procedures and co-morbidities.
• Works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocol(s).

The Ideal Candidate:

  Clinical professional who demonstrates a passion for our mission, and who takes pride in delivering world-class service and patient care in a collaborative, learning environment.

 Demonstrating a lead-by-example approach, the successful candidate will be a superior communicator, an engaged team member, and a knowledgeable, patient-focused provider. 

Responsibilities:

Provides patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary team, working with many specialists to coordinate and optimize patient care.

Correlates subjective and objective data to formulate a differential or working diagnosis.

Formulates treatment plans for medical conditions within scope of practice.

May perform minor surgical procedures within scope of practice.

Prescribes oral and IV medications when appropriate, within the scope of practice.

Documents patient care in accordance with medical staff rules.

*Note: in addition, this position has dedicated administrative and supervisory duties and responsibilities, and clinical admin time for clinic prep, charting, patient follow-up, etc.

This position oversees Advanced Practice Professional (APP) recruitment, performance, orientation, training, call coverage, time-off requests, and allocation for physician(s). Annual evaluations, utilization of APPs, HR related issues.

Credentials and Qualifications:

 Active BLS and ACLS.

 Minimum five (5) years' experience as an oncology APP provider (PA-C or APRN) required.

 Minimum two (2) years’ leadership experience required. Greater than two (2) years preferred.

 Compliant with the use of EHR systems and knowledge of the APP scope of practice guidelines as well as the medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations.

 Demonstrated leadership skills, such as leading projects and serving on committees.

 Licensure, certification, registration as an NP or PA and able to practice in the State of Florida.

Must have ability to work with a variety of leaders.