Director of Advanced Practice Providers
About The Position
We are seeking a results-driven Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to lead and develop our team of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) across our AFC Urgent Care centers. This role is designed for a strong clinical leader who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced urgent care environment and can balance hands-on patient care with remote leadership and operational oversight . The Director will play a critical role in standardizing clinical care, improving provider performance, and driving key business and quality metrics , while partnering closely with the Vice President of Operations and Medical Director .
Requirements
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) (NC license or ability to obtain)
- Minimum 3–5+ years of urgent care, emergency medicine, or high-volume primary care experience
- Proven ability to manage high patient volumes efficiently
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of: EMR systems Coding and documentation standards Urgent care workflows and metrics
- Ability to lead, coach, and hold providers accountable
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a high-volume urgent care setting
- Maintain productivity expectations of 3–5+ patients per hour
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute conditions (illness, injury, occupational medicine)
- Perform procedures including suturing, splinting, I&D, and basic fracture management
- Model efficient patient flow, strong documentation, and excellent bedside manner
- Provide direct clinical oversight for all NPs and PAs across locations
- Drive provider performance in key areas: Patients per hour Chart completion and accuracy Patient satisfaction scores Revenue capture (appropriate coding, ancillary utilization)
- Address performance gaps through coaching, accountability plans, and corrective action
- Serve as the primary escalation point for clinical concerns
- Conduct routine and targeted chart audits to ensure: Accurate documentation Appropriate coding and billing Adherence to AFC clinical protocols
- Track audit trends and report findings to leadership
- Provide structured feedback and re-training as needed
- Ensure compliance with state regulations and corporate standards
- Oversee APP schedules to ensure optimal coverage across all clinics
- Align staffing with patient volume trends and peak hours
- Partner with operations to reduce wait times and improve throughput
- Support recruiting, hiring, and retention of high-performing providers
- Lead onboarding for all new APPs, ensuring consistency in: Clinical protocols EMR usage Patient flow expectations
- Develop and implement ongoing training focused on: Efficiency (throughput, decision-making) Clinical consistency Revenue optimization
- Mentor providers to build confidence, speed, and accuracy
- Perform administrative responsibilities remotely, including reporting, audits, and meetings
- Partner with leadership to drive: Clinic performance metrics Standardization across locations Process improvements
- Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives
- Monitor and report KPIs regularly to the VP of Operations and Medical Director
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
