APP Director - Michigan

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

How you can make a difference

As a Director of APPs, you will provide clinical and professional leadership to APPs in the respective market of the medical group. You will work closely with the Senior Medical Directors and in close collaboration with Operations. At Village Medical you’ll work with an integrated care team to provide the best in primary care. Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

Clinical Leadership Duties:

• Driving the engagement, professional development, and performance of APPs
• Assist in the onboarding process of new providers including:
  • EMR utilization
  • Workflow implementation
  • Assigning mentors to all APP new-hires
• Support APPs by providing education for appropriate EMR documentation and billing
• Assist with provider education, and audit charts associated with risk adjustment coding and HEDIS Quality measures in collaboration with the RBO team
• Assist with outreach events to provide education for active and prospective patients
• Manage, guide, and coach the performance of APPs. Communicate concerns or accomplishments in collaboration with Operations and/or Medical Directors
• Lead APP quarterly reviews and ensure the team is aware of expectations and how they are being evaluated
• Continue clinical practice providing high quality care to patients
• Serve as a role model to peers and provide a positive experience for patients, other providers, and support staff
• Participate in the interview process and assessment of APP candidates who are interested in employment opportunities with VMD
• Participate on enterprise APP Council and market leadership councils

Exceptional patient care:

• Offering personal, professional care directly to patients
• Maintaining accurate and current patient records
• Practicing in a modern setting with autonomy and support
• Maintain clinical privileges and duties part-time while providing leadership. Clinical and administrative time allocation to be determined by National Medical Director

Medical expertise:

• Provide the highest quality, comprehensive primary care to patients
• Participate in team-based care, innovative care initiatives to get the best outcomes for patients

Professional collaboration:

• Working in conjunction with other clinical providers, APPs, and physicians to deliver premium care in a 100% outpatient primary care clinic
• Receive clinical support for your patients from highly trained staff

Could this be you?

Our model of care lets you focus on what matters most: your patients. Our model provides the support that you need to deliver the outcomes you’ve always wanted. In our physician and APP-led organization, our practicing physicians and APPs are making the important decisions that create the changes we are working towards.

Experience to drive change

• Required national Certification and state licensure as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider role preferred
• Previous supervision or leadership experience preferred
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting
• Current National Certification and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certification required
• Ability to practice independently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, highly organized and ability to mentor and motivate others
• Knowledge of HCC preferred
• Working knowledge of EMR systems, clinic flow and documentation standards
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence others to drive change
• Ability to work under pressure with a positive attitude and calm demeanor
• Ability to manage conflict while enforcing diplomacy, sensitivity, and directness
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week and travel between clinics as needed

About Our CommitmentTotal Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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