The APP Manager, MSK with the MSK service line is a System-wide role that exists only for Inova Service Lines and will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of APPs within the service line. The APP Manager serves as the direct supervisor for APP Leads in a Service Line.Reporting Relationship* Straight line reporting to Executive APP Director* Dotted line reporting to collaborating Service Line physicians (e.g., Section/Division Chief or Service Line President)
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for overall APP strategy and staffing within the Service Line
Interviews and hires candidates for APP positions
Provides coaching for APPs within the Service Line, including line APPs and direct report APP leads
Works collaboratively with HR on personnel issues
Monitors APP performance and involves HR and Legal as needed
Develops and implements PIP plans as needed
Ensures yearly evaluations are appropriately accomplished and communicated in a timely manner
Responsible for ensuring OPPE/FPPE is completed as required
Identifies, develops and implements strategic APP-related initiatives throughout the Service Line
Works with Service Line leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility and budget management are maintained
Communicates System/ Service Line initiatives and budget impact to the teams effectively
Ensures APPs within the Service Line have appropriate and current practice agreements in place
Develops and updates practice agreements and delineation of privileges documents as needed.
Assesses APP educational needs on an ongoing basis
Develops and supports a formal onboarding process for APPs within the Service Line
Develops ongoing structured educational programs for APPs
Tracks progress and reports status of initiatives
Develops and implements crisis plans
Holds regular meetings with APP Leads to ensure ongoing communication and prompt identification of opportunities
Anticipates barriers and works with APPs and leaders to identify solutions.
Positively communicates change
Ensures appropriate and efficient APP practice and utilization
Constantly strives for process and quality improvement
Promotes psychological safety among all APPs
Upholds and promotes Inova's mission, vision, values, and care imperatives
Additional Requirements
Graduate of accredited PA or NP program
Current board certification and license to practice in Virginia
Specialty trained, where appropriate
Minimum of 5 years experience as an APP
As a recipient of federal financial assistance, Inova Health System (“Inova”) does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services or benefits under any of its programs or activities, whether carried out by Inova directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Inova arranges to carry out its programs and activities. This policy is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at 45 C.F.R. Parts 80, 84, 91 and 92, respectively.