Lead Advanced Practice Provider - Bariatrics Surgery

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Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

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Short Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION - ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (APP) LEAD - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Bariatrics Surgery Department

In this leadership role, the APP lead will be responsible for the Bariatrics Surgery Department APP team, including, but not limited to, education, communication, quality initiatives, performance and staffing/scheduling. They will collaborate with the medical directors of the Bariatrics Surgery Department. They will manage APP clinical service delivery for the effective, safe, and efficient operation of surgery and be a change agent for the department by supporting projects that drive institute quality metrics, maximize productivity, and contain costs.

Clinically, the Lead APP will have demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation regarding the needs and care of bariatrics surgery patients.

Experience Required:

Minimum of 18 months working as Licensed APN.

License/Certification Requirements:

Board certification Nurse Practitioner or Board certification as Physician Assistant; Active New Jersey License; American Heart Association ACLS/BLS and CDS/DEA

Special Requirements:

Schedule Hours/Days: Varies - full time work week

Salary Min ($): USD $52.00 Salary Max ($): USD $86.00