APP Supervisor - Medical Specialties

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 serve as APP Supervisor for Inpatient Diabetes Services, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Pulmonary, Sleep, and Allergy. The role supports staff development, performance management, and practice improvement while optimizing advanced practice provider (APP) utilization, patient access, and quality of care.

The position combines supervisory responsibilities with clinical work. The APP Supervisor provides patient care within their established scope of practice as part of a collaborative, team-based care model. A quarter of the full-time equivalent (0.25 FTE) is dedicated to supervision responsibilities.

Compensation will be established under the M Physicians Advanced Practice Provider Compensation Plan, with applicable augmentation for leadership responsibilities. University of Minnesota Physicians is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Minneapolis. It describes an inclusive culture, competitive salaries, benefits, and 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.
• Physician Assistants must have licensure and prescriptive authority through the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice; Nurse Practitioners must have a Minnesota APRN license.
• Able 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