Director, Advanced Practice Provider Services

Florida Cancer Specialists•Florida - Remote, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Advanced Practice Provider Services is responsible for the clinical and operational leadership of APP Services at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, identifying and executing a variety of operational and strategic initiatives that optimize the support of our locations, with three primary goals: 1) Strengthening the operational and financial performance of the practice through APP integration in patient care 2) Developing an operational framework that positions the organization as a preferred employer of APPs wishing to practice in the oncology community setting 3) Improving the quality of multi-disciplinary, high-value care through maximizing the role of APPs within our sites Competitive candidates will have knowledge of organizational design and execution supported by business pro-forma justifying key infrastructure and organizational investments. The candidate should also have strong communication skills, including ease in working with both physicians and corporate executives (such as content experts in coding, operations, contracting, finance, education, and research).

Requirements

MBA or Master’s Degree in a field relevant to the health care industry.
APP licensure is required.
Current and unencumbered Florida licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is required, along with current basic life support (BLS)/CPR certification.
At least 10-12 years of health care experience
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Excellent computer skills including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Outlook
Must be willing and able to travel at least 30-40% to fulfill the requirements of the job
Excellent people and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience as an APP in community oncology or a related space.
At least 2 years of managerial experience preferred.
APP in oncology experience strongly preferred
Other specialty experience a plus

Responsibilities

Development of the overarching APP Services strategy
Assist in a recruitment strategy and plan that will successfully meet the needs of the practice for new APPs.
Visualize and develop business opportunities that provide tangible and diverse streams of revenue for the practice – led by APPs
Development of measures that describe a successful APP Program
Develop practice infrastructure that supports the APPs and the patients they serve
Look for models and opportunities to ensure efficiency for the APPs
Define and implement realistic project management for initiatives identified for each fiscal year
Be accountable, and hold others accountable, for the implementation of the various programs developed, with documented expectations and measurements
Understand the financial impacts of various APP models for the practice
Demonstrate leadership through participation in site visits
Facilitate the development of practice opportunities for APP continuing education
Collaborate with the team to develop APP-specific policy and procedure
Educate leaders of the company on evolving trends that impact APPs and maximize the likelihood that regional priorities align with needed investments in the APP service line
Set performance objectives for employees
Help employees grow and develop
Perform mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews
Handle all people-management responsibilities
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Other duties as assigned
Up to 20% of time may be allocated to patient care as determined by the needs of the position and/or the senior leadership team. Under supervision and in collaboration with practice physicians, involved in the care of individuals, families, and patient groups who are dealing with cancer or other related diagnoses. This care may be in clinic or virtually, via telemedicine.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients; initiates and documents appropriate interventions, evaluates and records patient/family response, and prescribes therapies as indicated.
Assesses patient/family needs and provides education.
Consistently incorporates evidence-based research into clinical practice.
Completes patient charge capture and medical record documentation in a timely fashion.
As subject matter expert, promotes/provides staff education and mentors new advanced practice providers.