APP Manager - Neuroscience

University of MN Physicians • Minneapolis, MN

14h

About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Certified Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner to serve as the Neuroscience APP Manager. The role provides strategic leadership and management of advanced practice registered nurse and physician assistant staff and programs within an assigned service line or domain. The manager oversees staff development, workforce planning, program growth, and practice improvement while supporting operational efficiency, patient access, and quality care. The position also maintains clinical responsibilities within the assigned specialty and scope of practice. Forty percent of the full-time equivalent is dedicated to management responsibilities.

The manager leads and supports APP supervisors and staff; oversees onboarding, professional development, performance management, and employee engagement; and leads workforce planning, staffing strategies, and APP care model development. The role also supports program and quality improvement, monitors program performance and finances, collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders, and provides direct patient care. The organization offers competitive compensation under its Advanced Practice Provider Compensation Plan, including applicable augmentation for leadership responsibilities, and a benefits package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of related clinical experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and teaching abilities.
• Strong collaboration, communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Certification through NCCPA, ANCC, or AANP.
• Licensed and holding prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or an MN APRN license.
• Able to meet threshold criteria and qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of APP Supervisors and APP staff.
• Oversee onboarding, professional development, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing strategies, and development of effective APP care models.
• Develop and implement practice changes that support organizational goals, patient access, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor program performance, patient satisfaction, revenues, and costs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead program development, quality improvement, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and service line leaders on strategic priorities and practice needs.
• Provide direct patient care within the assigned specialty and scope of practice.
• Support coordinated patient care, including treatment planning, medication management, referrals, and follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, billing practices, and professional licensure and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with applicable augmentation for leadership responsibilities.
• Market-leading benefits package supporting employees and their families, including physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager