Advanced Practice Provider Manager - Heart & Vascular - Chicago-27680

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 162,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Heart & Vascular Service Line Manager, Advanced Practice Provider, responsible for leadership and oversight of APPs. The role involves managing staffing, performance evaluations, and driving quality care initiatives within the cardiovascular service line.

This position requires a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with significant management experience and expertise in cardiovascular care. Competitive compensation package includes base pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Cardiology.
• At least three years of management experience required.
• APRN candidates must possess Acute Care Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage APPs across the Heart & Vascular service line.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and clinical deployment.
• Support quality and patient care initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cardiovascular patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice

Tools

Electronic medical record

Job description

Chicago, IL

Heart & Vascular Service Line Manager, Advanced Practice Provider

Job Summary

The Manager, Advanced Practice Providers (APP) – Heart & Vascular Service Line is a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) responsible for the leadership, operational oversight, and management of APPs across the Rush Heart & Vascular service line. This role supports comprehensive cardiovascular care across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, consultative, and specialty cardiac programs.

Responsibilities

• APP workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and retention;
• Performance management and professional development;
• Oversight of staffing, scheduling, and clinical deployment;
• Advancement of quality, operational, and patient care initiatives;
• Development and optimization of APP practice models across Heart & Vascular Services;
• Provides direct oversight, coordination, and management of APPs across the Heart & Vascular service line;
• Partners with Heart & Vascular physician, nursing, and operational leadership to establish and execute strategic clinical and operational priorities;
• Collaborates with cardiovascular leadership teams to ensure seamless integration of APP practice across all cardiac and vascular care settings;
• Supports expansion and optimization of APP practice models to improve patient access, throughput, continuity of care, and operational efficiency within the Heart & Vascular service line;
• Serves as direct manager for APPs and Lead APPs within the Heart & Vascular service line;
• Oversees APP recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, privileging, orientation, and retention initiatives;
• Directs staffing, scheduling, workforce planning, and clinical deployment across cardiovascular programs and care sites;
• Manages APP performance evaluations (annual and ongoing OPPE/FPPE), competencies, and professional development planning;
• Develops, maintains, and enforces APP policies, procedures, workflows, and best practices specific to cardiovascular care delivery;
• Resolves escalated staffing, performance, and employee relations concerns;
• Participates in budget development, resource allocation, productivity management, and fiscal oversight for APP operations within the service line;
• Manages APP policy and communication forums for APPs across the cardiovascular service line;
• Develops and monitors service line goals, productivity standards, patient access metrics, and quality outcomes;
• Continues to evaluate effectiveness of APP workforce models and implement operational improvements as needed.

Clinical Practice

• Maintains active clinical practice within the Heart & Vascular service line to support clinical competency and model evidence‑based cardiovascular care.
• Completes and documents accurate histories and physical examinations for cardiovascular patients.
• Conducts comprehensive and episodic cardiovascular assessments and develops patient care plans.
• Orders, interprets, and manages diagnostic testing, therapies, and treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Prescribes medications, including controlled substances, as delegated and appropriate within scope of practice.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular consultations and care coordination.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care transitions and specialty referrals.

Leadership & Strategy

• Serves as liaison between APPs, physicians, nursing, care management, and administrative leadership within the Heart & Vascular service line.
• Develops and sustains an environment that promotes excellence in APP practice, cardiovascular care delivery, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Facilitates APP engagement, mentorship, satisfaction, and retention initiatives.
• Participates in strategic planning efforts to align APP workforce contributions with Heart & Vascular and organizational goals.
• Evaluates and evolves APP staffing and care delivery models to optimize patient outcomes, provider efficiency, and operational performance.
• Supports leadership development and succession planning among APP team members.
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of APP workforce models and implements operational improvements as needed.

Education

• Coordinates APP student rotations, cardiovascular APP fellowship/residency opportunities, and academic partnerships.
• Encourages continuing education, specialty certification maintenance, and lifelong learning among APPs.
• Promotes participation in cardiovascular research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Pursues ongoing professional development to remain current on trends, innovations, and best practices in cardiovascular medicine and APP leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, or Interventional Radiology.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• APRN candidates must possess Acute Care Certification.
• Reports directly to the Director of Advanced Practice Providers and has an indirect reporting relationship to the Heart & Vascular Service Line Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
• Demonstrated expertise in cardiovascular patient care, APP practice management, and interdisciplinary collaboration strongly preferred.

Position Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner:
  • Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process.
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing Practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position.
  • Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP).
  • CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Physician Assistant:
  • Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process.
  • Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program.
  • Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
  • CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Benefits

Pay Range: $162,000 - $212,000. Competitive total compensation includes base pay, benefits, and incentive programs. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign‑on bonuses, and relocation allowances. Comprehensive benefits package available.

Equity Statement

Rush is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.