Director, Advanced Practice Clinician - 333 Distel Circle | Sutter Health Job

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview:

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.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• NP - Nurse Practitioner
• OR PA - Physician Assistant
• OR CNM-Certified Nurse Midwife 
• BLS – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

6 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• 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.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $275,080.00 to $440,128.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.