APP Lead | San Jose, CA – Primary Care + Clinical Leadership

Spencer Britt; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Spencer Britt is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Lead in San Jose to provide primary care and to onboard, develop, and support NP and PA colleagues. The role includes coaching, workflow optimization, and device for clinical excellence within a nonprofit, community-focused healthcare setting.

Qualified candidates will hold an unrestricted CA NP/PA license, national cert, CPR, DEA, and NPI. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in the Silicon Valley area and requires

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California NP or PA license.
• National certification in nursing or physician assistant scope.
• CPR certification is required.
• DEA license is required.
• NPI number is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to patients of all ages within scope of practice.
• Lead onboarding, training, and mentorship for NP/PA colleagues.
• Support APPs with clinical workflows, documentation, productivity and protocols.
• Offer ongoing coaching to promote clinical excellence and development.
• Serve as a clinical role model for APP staff and care team.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and medical record audits.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical coaching

Quality improvement

Policy development

Interprofessional collaboration

Productivity optimization

Clinical leadership

Education

California NP/PA license

National certification

CPR certification

DEA license

NPI number

Job description

A community-focused healthcare organization in San Jose, California, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Lead to provide primary care while supporting the onboarding, development, and clinical success of fellow Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

Position Highlights:

• Provide primary care to patients of all ages within scope of practice
• Serve as a key resource for NP and PA onboarding, training, and mentorship
• Support APPs with clinical workflows, documentation, productivity, and clinic protocols
• Provide ongoing coaching to promote clinical excellence and professional development
• Serve as a clinical role model and resource for APP staff and the broader care team
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, including medical record audits and clinical quality metrics
• Assist Clinical and Medical Directors with provider-related issues and operational needs
• Support training and skill development to improve provider productivity and efficiency
• Help develop, review, and update policies, procedures, protocols, and standardized procedures
• Provide comprehensive examinations, medical workups, testing, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, and follow-up care
• Perform procedures including injections, immunizations, medication administration, and wound suturing
• Consult with physicians when patient needs fall outside the APP’s scope of practice
• Collaborate with RNs, LVNs, MAs, Clinic Managers, Supervisors, and other healthcare leaders
• Maintain a personal patient panel while meeting productivity and documentation standards
• Provide clinical consultation and triage support to clinic staff during operating hours
• Participate in strategic initiatives, grants, community events, health fairs, presentations, and special projects
• Collaborate with Compliance and leadership teams to address complaints, grievances, and organizational priorities

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a busy outpatient primary care setting serving multigenerational, multicultural patients
• Nonprofit community clinic experience preferred
• Spanish or another second language desirable
• Current, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Current national certification through the appropriate certifying organization
• Current CPR certification
• Valid DEA license
• NPI number

Compensation & Benefits:

• $168,150–$194,919 annual salary
• Additional benefits available

Location & Lifestyle:

San Jose and the surrounding Silicon Valley region offer an exceptional combination of career opportunity, cultural diversity, outdoor recreation, and access to Northern California's most desirable destinations. Residents enjoy an extensive selection of restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, trails, and cultural attractions, along with convenient access to beaches, mountains, redwood forests, and wine country. Santa Cruz is ~30 miles away, Oakland ~45 miles, San Francisco ~50 miles, Monterey ~70 miles, and Napa Valley ~85 miles, providing endless options for weekend getaways, outdoor adventures, and coastal escapes while enjoying the amenities of a major metropolitan area.