(PA/NP) APP Supervisor - Orthopaedic Surgery - 136042

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine, located in one of America's most desirable cities, seeks an Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. The successful candidate will also provide care for orthopaedic surgery patients in collaboration with physicians. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program and have leadership and orthopaedic surgery experience.

Under supervision of the Department Chair and in collaboration with department physicians, nursing leadership and administrative leadership within the Department and Physician group, this position will supervise Advance Practice Providers (NP-Nurse Practitioners and PA-Physician Assistants) in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, the position will provide care for Orthopaedic Surgery patients in collaboration with physicians. Clinical care responsibilities will include performing exams, ordering diagnostic and screening tests, discharge planning, inpatient and outpatient care, developing plans of care, accurately documenting patient medical history and care and education and consulting with patients and families.

Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing APPs in daily operations, ensuring adherence to ethics and quality standards in the delivery of patient care by Advanced Practice Providers. Position will collaborate with senior management and physicians on operational and performance issues and the development of new plans and programs to improve and integrate APP functions and systems across specialties, departments and throughout the medical center, including the development and implementation of APP Best Practice Models. Ensure appropriate professional development opportunities are developed and implemented. Facilitates items such as onboarding, training and orientation schedules, staff development and performance evaluations, time off requests, clinic schedule optimization, inpatient and outpatient assignments, productivity, compliance, and other supervisory duties as assigned. Serves as a liaison between NPs & PAs and supervising physicians.

Under the direction of Department Chair and collaborating physicians, incumbent will provide patient care in the support of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. Contributes to physician and team effectiveness by identifying short term and long range patient care issues. Assesses patient health and performs medical assessment and physical evaluation, surgical planning and coordination of care in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Works with physicians, residents and fellows, and other healthcare members to prescribe and administer treatments and communicates with supervising physician(s). Documents patient care services, orders therapeutics, medication, and diagnostic testing, and other services as required. Provides patient education and patient triage, and manages patient forms and inquiries. Incumbent assists with clinical research protocols and data collection and functions as a liaison with health system personnel including case management coordinators, financial counselors and social workers. Incumbent may assist with surgical cases and completes other duties as assigned.

Supervises, coordinates, and administers the practice of advanced practitioners (APP), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Ensures quality of care and serves as a role model, expert clinician, and mentor. Assists with the administration and management of personnel, fiscal, and material resources.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.

• NP: Current California RN license, Nurse Practitioner license, and national certification as Nurse Practitioner (AANP, ANCC, NCC, PNCB, AACN).

• PA: Current California Physician Assistant (PA) license and current PA Certification from NCCPA.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• A minimum of five (5) or more years of relevant experience as a NP or PA. Must have experience as a provider in orthopaedic surgery.

• A minimum of two (2) or more years of supervisory/leadership experience. Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively supervise clinicians, manage complex workflow and multiple priorities.

• Proven knowledge of common diagnostic tests, exams, and procedures used in clinic. Must understand purpose, required supplies and/or equipment, how to perform procedure accurately, infection control, an accurate documentation of medical chart.

• Theoretical background in anatomy, physiology, general medicine, pulmonary, emergency and critical care medicine, management of common diseases, concepts of medicine and surgery, therapeutics, including pharmacology, counseling techniques and interpersonal dynamics.

• In-depth knowledge of patient care clinical standards, systems, external regulations and internal policies.

• Solid knowledge of the clinical and operational issues for APPs performing advanced-practice within departments and specialty areas, including evaluation, testing, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as patient-care concepts, policies, outcomes measurement, quality standards, ethics issues, quality improvement, and continuing staff education and professional development.

• Ability perform initial history, and physical examination, identify major medical problems (specializing in sports medicine evaluations), and formulate appropriate plans of action.

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and problem solving with all levels of management and staff. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaborations with all levels of clinical staff and management, staff, consultants, researchers, and outside agencies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to train and mentor subordinates, convey complex clinical and technical information in a clear and concise manner, and to prepare and present a variety of reports, documentation, analyses, and project proposals.

• Working knowledge of human resources management practices and policies.

• Demonstrated ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document AHP performance.

• Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and data management systems used in clinics / clinical departments. Knowledge of clinical and administrative software and specialized applications and data management systems used by APP's in providing advanced-practice patient care, research, documentation, and employee supervision.

• Strong knowledge of established protocols and ability to establish new protocols as needed.

• Change Management: Capacity to lead teams through change, including new workflows, technologies, or organizational initiatives.

• Experience in an academic medical center.

• Involvement or demonstrated ability to hire and/or participate in the recruitment process.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment.
• Must be willing and able to travel. Position will transition between multiple UC San Diego clinical sites, including but not limited to Koman Outpatient Pavilion, McGrath Outpatient Pavilion, Hillcrest Medical Center, Medical Offices North, Chancellor Park, Garden View, and Jacobs Medical Center.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.