APP Manager Radiation Oncology
Mass General Brigham
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.
Job description
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 required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Licenses and Credentials: Physician Assistant [State License] - Generic - HR Only required.
Experience
- Prior work experience in radiation oncology preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of oncology experience preferred.
- Minimum 5 year of progressive leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with clinical operations and/or process improvement.
- Experience in academic medicine and/or research preferred.
- Comfort operating within a multi-site, matrixed leadership structure.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong clinical knowledge as a Physician Assistant.
- 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.
Requirements
- Master's Degree Physician Assistant required
- Physician Assistant [State License] required
- Prior work experience in radiation oncology preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of oncology experience preferred
- Minimum 5 year of progressive leadership experience preferred
- Experience with clinical operations and/or process improvement
- Experience in academic medicine and/or research preferred
- Comfort operating within a multi-site, matrixed leadership structure
- Strong clinical knowledge as a Physician Assistant
- 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
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Recognition Programs
- Professional Growth Support
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.