Director, Advanced Practice Clinician

Sutter Health•Los Altos, CA

3d•$275,080 - $440,128

About The Position

Provides strategic, operational and clinical leadership for advanced practice clinicians (APCs) across specialty service lines. Responsible for advancing high-quality, team-based care models, optimizing APC utilization and ensuring alignment with organizational goals related to access, quality, patient experience, and financial performance. Partners closely with physician leadership and operations to build and enhance cohesive, high performing delivery models that fully leverage APC scope of practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
NP - Nurse Practitioner OR PA - Physician Assistant OR CNM-Certified Nurse Midwife
BLS – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
6 years recent relevant experience
In depth understanding of clinical standards and excellent clinical assessment skills.
Knowledge of all aspects of the practice management environment including scope of practice issues and care center, site and/or specialty operations.
Knowledge of state, regulatory, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and accrediting requirements.
Knowledge of implementing and leading quality improvement programs and initiatives.
Knowledge of the healthcare system, billing processes, clinical procedures, budget preparation, staffing models, employee regulations, and previous interaction with physicians in a management role.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, senior management, managers and care center staff.
Knowledge of physician office operations and reimbursement procedures.
Ability to lead professionals, influence collaboration, and to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis, as well as proven leadership skills in project management, consulting, and communication skills.
Business and analytical skills, including financial planning and assessment.
Proficient in both written and verbal communication.
Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision making.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic, operational and clinical leadership for advanced practice clinicians (APCs) across specialty service lines.
Advances high-quality, team-based care models.
Optimizes APC utilization.
Ensures alignment with organizational goals related to access, quality, patient experience, and financial performance.
Partners closely with physician leadership and operations to build and enhance cohesive, high performing delivery models that fully leverage APC scope of practice.