APC Programs Director & Practice Innovation Lead

Sutter Health - Bay Area; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HS

Job summary

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group in the Bay Area is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the role of Director of Programs and Practice Advancement. The position leads APC program development, care model design, and innovation initiatives across the group.

Responsibilities include partnering with leaders to optimize APC practice, driving access and quality improvements, and developing standardized, team-based care models.

Qualifications

• 2 years related leadership experience.
• Current California State NP or PA License.
• CAPA Controlled Substance Certification (for PAs).
• Current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (for NPs).
• Active DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and advancement of APC programs, care models, and innovation initiatives across PAFMG.
• Partner with physician, operational, and service line leaders to optimize APC practice, improve care delivery, and support organizational priorities.
• Lead the design, implementation, evaluation, and scaling of programs that improve access, quality, patient experience, and clinician engagement.
• Develop standardized, team-based care models and support consistent APC integration across service lines.
• Foster collaboration, innovation, and leadership development within the APC workforce.
• Participate in organizational leadership initiatives and meetings.

Skills

Leadership experience

California NP/PA license

DEA registration

CAPA Certification

Education

Certification as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group in the Bay Area is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for the role of Director of Programs and Practice Advancement. The position leads APC program development, care model design, and innovation initiatives across the group.

Responsibilities include partnering with leaders to optimize APC practice, driving access and quality improvements, and developing standardized, team-based care models.