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This pioneering role will require strategic and programmatic planning, local collaboration, and a thoughtful phased recruitment, training, and team building of responding clinicians to care for an inpatient oncology population.
Leadership of both day-to-day operations and planning for growth across the phased expansion of Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute’s inpatient coverage. Ideally this leader continues to keep the patient at the center while innovating and integrating cancer care across MGB. Makes recommendations on infrastructure necessary to support a growing inpatient team, ensures stable staffing, local operations, quality clinical care and performance consistent with HRO initiatives, mentorship, and professional development.
This role will partner with the Inpatient Oncology APP Director (MGH) on many areas related to inpatient oncology care and harmonize areas of professional development, acute access pathways, and inpatient quality goals. Reporting to the Senior Director of Oncology Advanced Practice, the Inpatient Oncology APP Director collaborates with APP, Physician, Nursing, and Administrative Leadership across all Cancer Care areas. Direct responsibility to recruit initial team of responding clinicians and build with phased annual growth through October of 2028. 50% Administrative/50% Clinical.
Opportunities for growth and development
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous paid time off
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
Job Summary
Summary<br>Provides leadership to multiple-related teams and/or an entity-wide function of Advanced Practice Providers.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Provides leadership and clinical direction of a department and/or multiple related teams and/or entity-wide function of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). <br>-Serves as a strategic liaison between physicians, APPs, and other clinical staff. <br>
-Active in entity wide strategic planning efforts and major initiatives as it relates to APPs. <br>
-Develops operational and strategic plans for departments. <br>
-Responsible for hiring, discipline, performance coaching, appraisals, and so on for APPs. <br>
-Responsible for orienting, training, and scheduling APPs. <br>
-Leads continuing education plans for APPs. <br>
-Develops, evaluates, and manages quality and safety outcomes in collaboration with hospital and enterprise quality and safety standards. <br>
-Performs essential functions of a Physician Assistant when needed. <br>
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
Experience as an APP 5-7 years required and Clinical leadership experience 3-5 years required and Clinical management experience 3-5 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work with all levels of staff (executive, front-line, trustees, and physicians) and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced knowledge in the advanced practitioner field, best practices, and current trends and modalities.
- Strong managerial presence and ability to provide & direct feedback and guidance to staff.
- Results-oriented and exhibits a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making in emergency situations.
- Extensive knowledge of modern health care administration practices and principles within a managed care environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Hybrid
Work Location
75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
- /
Grade
9
EEO Statement:
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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