APP Supervisor-Surgical Specialties-Inpatient/OR

University of MN Physicians • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

University of Minnesota Physicians seeks a Certified Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner to join its Advanced Practice Leadership Team as the Inpatient-OR APP Supervisor for Plastic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, and General Surgery. The supervisor supports staff development, performance management, and practice improvement while helping optimize APP utilization, patient access, and quality of care. The position also includes clinical responsibilities, providing patient care within the clinician’s established scope of practice as part of a collaborative, team-based care model. Fifteen percent of the role is dedicated to supervision responsibilities.

The position supports employee physical, mental, and financial well-being through a competitive compensation package and market-leading benefits. Compensation follows the M Physicians Advanced Practice Provider Compensation Plan and includes applicable augmentation for leadership responsibilities. University of Minnesota Physicians is a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis and describes its culture as inclusive, with opportunities for career development.

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.
• For PAs, licensure and prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice; for NPs, a Minnesota APRN license.
• Ability to meet threshold criteria and qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and support APP staff, including onboarding and competency development.
• Coordinate schedules, set performance goals, conduct reviews, and address performance concerns.
• Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and professional development.
• Optimize APP utilization, staffing efficiency, and patient access.
• Provide direct patient care within the assigned specialty and scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient treatment plans, medication management, referrals, education, and follow-up care.
• Lead or support clinical practice changes, quality improvement, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders on operational and program needs.
• Support clinical protocols, billing practices, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, competencies, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package supporting employees and their families.
• Benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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