Lead Advanced Practice Clinician - Comprehensive Weight Management

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Lansdale
100 Medical Campus (Show on map)
May 07, 2025
Job Details Position Summary and Criteria The Central Region Jefferson Health Comprehensive Weight Management Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) will have 3+ years of clinical experience as a Master's prepared Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and will have 80% clinical and 20% administrative duties, unless otherwise outlined and approved. The Lead APC is responsible for but not limited to responsibilities detailed below. The APC lead will be expected to ensure appropriate representation of APCs. Work closely with the Enterprise Medical and Operational Director and/or APC Director along with respective department leaders to provide continuity and standardization of care across organizational platform. The APC Lead will facilitate organizational and department initiatives with best-practice approach, to further advance APC practice while providing patient-centered care. The APC Lead will directly contribute to the development, implementation and surveillance of department-specific competencies/protocols/pathways and will do so with intent to enhance their respective service line and supportive growth within the organization. The Lead APC functions in an expanded role and ensures compliance with State Board(s) of Medicine and/or Nursing, complies with APC practice guidelines, hospital bylaws, and physician supervising / delegation agreements in accordance with state and hospital applicable regulatory requirements and specialty scope of practice. The APC is granted privileges by Jefferson Health medical staff at respective location(s), including specific clinical responsibilities and procedures, reviewed as per regulatory/organizational requirements. Clinical Duties As per APC job description in respective department of hire Administrative Duties - include but are not limited to: Provide a consistent line of communication and support between the APC team/Practice Manager/Medical Director/ Administrative Director and department chiefs / leadership to ensure the group is organized and informed. Partners with APC Manager or Director and other relevant leaders on department initiatives, including recruitment, retention, onboarding/orientation, performance management, professional development. Keeps the APC Manager/Medical Director and departmental leaders informed and updated, as appropriate. Takes proactive ownership of the team schedule and CME reimbursement if/as appropriate. Will work collaboratively with the clinician and administrative team to ensure appropriate coverage. Ensure APC training/onboarding requirements and documents/guides are up to date. Oversees new APC team member onboarding/orientation including training and practice integration Helps to facilitate, monitor and maintain APC written/collaborative agreements - to ensure / promote compliance Participate, support, and lead quality, compliance, performance, utilization, productivity and benchmarking initiatives to advance team care delivery. Provide outreach/training/education as needed/assigned. Performs random review of EMR clinical documents (I.e. History and Physical) to explore areas of opportunity for improvement in documentation, critical thinking, medical management, and quality measures. Maintain and demonstrate competencies for designated priveleges requested as required for FPPE and ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE) and outcomes. Accountable for various projects/tasks, and other department/APC related duties incidental to the work described herein. Creates and/or encourages new ideas that enhance unit/department goals or reduce costs. Shows initiative and seeks out opportunities for improvement. Identifies problems, considers viable alternatives, and implements agreed upon solutions based on analysis and sound reasoning. Addresses raised concerns regarding clinical performance and/or professional practice and initiates appropriate performance improvement plan (PIP) as appropriate in collaboration with Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) Participates in conflict resolution in a positive professional manner. Additional Attributes: Able to balance administrative and clinical services Serve on committees in department/division/enterprise. Recognizes and respects cultural differences among co-workers and patients and responds appropriately. Strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust, and create an environment of shared accountability, create and promote role of teams. Self-motivated and able to anticipate potential obstacles, proactive at troubleshooting and pursues amenable resolution. Strong critical thinking, problem solving, excellent organizational skills, and effective written and oral communication skills. Highly proactive, independent, and able to demonstrate leadership capabilities in a complex multidisciplinary arena. Responsive and commited to service excellence. Patient/Customer Satisfaction Ensures patient/customer satisfaction by respecting confidentiality and privacy; treating others with courtesy, dignity, and respect; considering the needs of everyone; and responding to customer concerns in a timely manner. Teamwork Works effectively with others toward a common goal by: Actively maintaining a positive impact on morale and promoting teamwork. Demonstrating flexibility in job activities to further promote unit goals. Coordinating responsibility and activities with appropriate personnel at the required skill level in a manner that maximizes productivity. Communication Expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in oral and written forms. Listens attentively. Keeps leadership, management, and co-workers well informed. Responds to requests in a timely and effective manner. Management Support Keeps immediate supervisor and leadership updated. Helps accomplish mission and goals. Problem Solving & Decision Making Identifies problems, considers viable alternatives, and implements solutions based on analysis and sound reasoning, checking with supervisor as needed. Attendance & Reliability Works as scheduled. Meets established notification for absences. Is consistently on time and ready to work at the start of shift. Compliance with Policy & Procedures Operates within organization policies and procedures. Consistently adheres to health and safety standards. Creativity & Initiative Creates and/or supports new ideas that enhance unit/department goals or reduce costs. Shows initiative and seeks out opportunities for improvement. Performs duties in an independent manner based on guidelines set by supervision. Competence with Patients Provides high-quality patient care, exceptional customer service and other health-related services to meet and/or exceed the needs of patients and their families. Job Description Cultural Sensitivity Recognizes and respects cultural differences among co-workers and patients and responds appropriately. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 225 City Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.