APP Manager Neurosurgery
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Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
APP Manager, Neurosurgery
South Shore Hospital | Mass General Brigham
Lead. Mentor. Advance Neurosurgical Care.
Mass General Brigham is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager to lead the Neurosurgery APP team at South Shore Hospital. This role combines clinical practice and leadership, offering an opportunity to drive operational excellence, develop APP talent, and deliver exceptional patient care across neurosurgical settings.
Ideal candidates are collaborative Physician Assistants (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioners (NP) with strong clinical expertise and demonstrated leadership experience.
Position Highlights
- Leadership and clinical practice role
- 0.1 FTE protected administrative time
- Practice across clinic, inpatient consults, operating room, and weekend coverage
- Lead APP staffing, scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
- Partner closely with physicians, nursing leaders, and hospital administration
- Generally predictable schedule with flexibility to meet clinical needs
What You'll Do
Clinical Leadership
- Provide direct patient care as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner within Neurosurgery
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to APP staff
- Support best practices, quality initiatives, and patient safety efforts
Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Advanced Practice Providers
- Manage staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and employee development
- Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Operations & Workforce Planning
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, and onboarding activities
- Partner with leadership on staffing models and workforce planning
- Ensure efficient APP coverage across clinical services
Quality & Education
- Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical excellence
- Develop onboarding, educational, and competency programs
- Ensure compliance with documentation, billing, and regulatory standards
Qualifications
Required
- Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Massachusetts PA or NP license
- 5+ years of APP experience
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or program coordination experience preferred
Skills
- Strong clinical and leadership capabilities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Commitment to quality, patient safety, and operational excellence
Why Join Mass General Brigham?
At Mass General Brigham, you'll join a nationally recognized healthcare system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and compassionate care. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and the professional growth of fellow APPs while helping shape the future of neurosurgical care.
Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$130,249.60 - $190,278.40/Annual
Grade
8
EEO Statement:
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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.